KR101833866B1 - System and method for controlling surrounding device - Google Patents

Abstract

A topology-based peripheral control system and method are provided. A method for a main peripheral device to control a sub-peripheral device includes receiving device information on a sub-peripheral device from a host device; Receiving status information on the status of the host device from the host device; Obtaining topology setting information related to a topology formation criterion; Determining a sub-peripheral device to be included in the topology based on the status information and the topology setting information; Connecting the host device and the determined sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device; And controlling the sub-peripheral device based on control information received from the host device.

Description

[0001] SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SURROUNDING DEVICE [0002]

The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling a peripheral device based on a topology formed according to the status of a host device.

As the performance of devices and peripherals improves, devices and peripherals can provide a variety of functions. In addition, as communication technology is improved, devices can be connected to each other according to various topologies with peripheral devices. Also, depending on the connection relationship between the device and the peripheral devices, the device and the peripheral devices can selectively perform predetermined functions among the various functions.

Thus, depending on the context of the device, appropriate peripherals need to form a topology with the device, and the devices and peripherals need to be effectively connected to one another. Furthermore, there is a need for techniques that allow devices and peripherals included in the topology to effectively control different devices.

An embodiment of the present invention can provide a topology-based peripheral device control system and method that can form a topology including a host device and a peripheral device according to the situation of the host device, and can effectively control the peripheral device .

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention can provide a topology-based peripheral control system and method, wherein an application for controlling a peripheral device can be effectively installed in a host device and a main peripheral device.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention can provide a topology-based peripheral control system and method that can effectively control peripheral devices in a changed topology when the topology is changed.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides a topology-based peripheral device control system and method, wherein the firmware of a sub-peripheral device can be effectively installed in a sub-peripheral device.

As a technical means for achieving the above-mentioned technical object, a first aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling a device, comprising: receiving device information on a sub-peripheral device from a host device; Receiving status information on the status of the host device from the host device; Obtaining topology setting information related to a topology formation criterion; Determining a sub-peripheral device to be included in the topology based on the status information and the topology setting information; Connecting the host device and the determined sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device; And controlling the sub-peripheral device based on the control information received from the host device, wherein the main peripheral device controls the sub-peripheral device.

The topology setting information may include information on a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to a type of the content, And information about a connection relationship between the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub-peripheral device.

The topology setting information may include information on a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to a type of the service, The host peripheral device, the main peripheral device, and the sub-peripheral device.

The topology setting information may include information on a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to the user, and the host device, the host device, And information about the connection relationship between the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.

The topology setting information may include information on a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to an attribute of the main peripheral device, and information about a connection relation between the host device, the main peripheral device, . ≪ / RTI >

The method may further include receiving application information regarding an application used to control the sub-peripheral from the host device; And installing the application based on the received application information, wherein the step of controlling the sub-peripheral device can control the sub-peripheral device using the installed application.

Also, the topology setting information is information on the topology formation criterion according to the functions of the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device, and the topology setting information is information on the sub-peripheral device to be included in the topology Peripheral devices can be determined.

The method may further comprise: confirming a topology including the changed sub-peripherals as the sub-peripherals around the host device are changed; Connecting to the changed sub-peripheral device based on a topology including the changed sub-peripheral device; And controlling the changed sub-peripheral device.

The method may further include: receiving firmware of the sub-peripheral device corresponding to the function of the sub-peripheral device from the host device; And providing the received firmware to the sub-peripheral device, wherein the firmware can be provided from the server to the main peripheral device via the host device.

The function of the sub-peripheral device may be determined based on a connection relationship between the sub-peripheral device, the main peripheral device, and the host device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, Determining a main peripheral device and a sub-peripheral device among the searched peripheral devices based on a topology formation criterion matched to a state of the host device; Connecting the main peripheral device, the sub-peripheral device, and the host device based on the topology formation criterion; And controlling the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device, wherein the host device controls the peripheral device.

The host device may include a type of content to be executed in the host device, the topology formation criterion may include a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to a type of the content, And a connection relation between the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.

The host device includes a service type provided by the host device. The topology formation criterion may include a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to the type of the service, And a connection relation between the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.

The host device may include a user of the host device, the topology formation criterion may include a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to the user, And may include criteria relating to the connection relationship of sub-peripheral devices.

Also, the topology formation criterion may include a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to an attribute of the main peripheral device, and the reference about a connection relation between the host device, the main peripheral device, . ≪ / RTI >

The method may further include receiving an application for controlling the main peripheral device from a server; And installing an application for controlling the main peripheral device, wherein the main peripheral device can be controlled by the host device based on the installed application.

The method may further include providing application information related to an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device, the method comprising: An application may be installed in the main peripheral device.

The topology formation criterion is a criterion for forming the topology according to the functions of the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device, and may include a main peripheral device to be included in the topology and a main peripheral device to be included in the topology according to functions of the main peripheral device and the sub- The sub-peripheral device can be determined.

The method may further comprise: confirming a topology including the changed sub-peripherals as the sub-peripherals around the host device are changed; And connecting the changed sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device based on a topology including the changed sub-peripheral device.

The method may further include: receiving firmware of the sub-peripheral device corresponding to the function of the sub-peripheral device from the host device; And providing the received firmware to the main peripheral device, wherein the firmware may be provided to the sub peripheral device from the main peripheral device.

The function of the sub-peripheral device may be determined based on a connection relationship between the sub-peripheral device, the main peripheral device, and the host device.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a host device, the method comprising: transmitting status information on a status of a host device to a peripheral device; Connecting the peripheral device and the host device in response to a connection request from the peripheral device; Determining whether the peripheral device requests the connection to the host device based on status information of the host device and a topology formation criterion provided from the server to the peripheral device; And the host device determines whether the peripheral device is a main peripheral device or a sub peripheral device based on the status information and the topology formation criterion.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a method for controlling a peripheral device, comprising: requesting a server for firmware of a sub-peripheral device connected to a main peripheral device connected to the host device according to a predetermined topology; Receiving the requested firmware from the server; And providing the received firmware to the sub-peripherals, wherein the step of requesting the firmware further comprises the steps of: acquiring information about the connection relationship of the sub-peripherals and the function of the sub-peripherals connected to the main peripherals Wherein the firmware provided to the sub-peripheral device controls the operation of the sub-peripheral device according to a control command provided from the host device or the main peripheral device, The host device may provide a method of controlling the peripheral device.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is a method for controlling a host device, comprising: searching for a peripheral device by a host device; determining a main peripheral device and a sub-peripheral device among the searched peripheral devices; Providing the host device with device information about the sub-peripheral device and status information on the status of the host device to the main peripheral device; The server providing topology setting information regarding the topology formation criteria to the main peripheral device; Selecting, by the main peripheral device, at least one of the sub-peripheral devices based on the device information, the status information, and the topology setting information; Connecting the selected sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device; And the main peripheral device controlling the sub peripheral device connected thereto.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium storing a program, And a processor configured to form a topology with a peripheral device by executing at least one program by executing the at least one program, and to control the peripheral device, the at least one program comprising: searching for a peripheral device; Determining a main peripheral device and a sub-peripheral device among the searched peripheral devices based on a topology formation criterion matched to a state of the host device; Connecting the main peripheral device, the sub-peripheral device, and the host device based on the topology formation criterion; And controlling the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device. The host device may further include:

The host device may include a type of content to be executed in the host device, the topology formation criterion may include a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to a type of the content, And a connection relation between the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.

The host device includes a service type provided by the host device. The topology formation criterion may include a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to the type of the service, And a connection relation between the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.

The host device may include a user of the host device, the topology formation criterion may include a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to the user, And may include criteria relating to the connection relationship of sub-peripheral devices.

Also, the topology formation criterion may include a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to an attribute of the main peripheral device, and the reference about a connection relation between the host device, the main peripheral device, . ≪ / RTI >

The at least one program may further include: receiving an application for controlling the main peripheral device from a server; And installing an application for controlling the main peripheral device, wherein the main peripheral device can be controlled by the host device based on the installed application.

The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one program further comprises instructions for: providing application information related to an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device; and based on the provided application information, An application for controlling the sub peripheral device may be installed in the main peripheral device.

The topology formation criterion is a criterion for forming the topology according to the functions of the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device, and may include a main peripheral device to be included in the topology and a main peripheral device to be included in the topology according to functions of the main peripheral device and the sub- The sub-peripheral device can be determined.

In addition, the at least one program may include: confirming a topology including the changed sub-peripheral device as the sub-peripheral device around the host device changes; And connecting the modified sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device based on a topology including the changed sub-peripheral device.

The at least one program may further include: receiving firmware of the sub-peripheral device corresponding to the function of the sub-peripheral device from the host device; And providing the received firmware to the main peripheral device, wherein the firmware may be provided to the sub peripheral device from the main peripheral device.

The function of the sub-peripheral device may be determined based on a connection relationship between the sub-peripheral device, the main peripheral device, and the host device.

A seventh aspect of the present invention can provide a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method of the first aspect.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method of the second aspect.

The ninth aspect of the present invention can provide a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method of the third aspect.

A tenth aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method of the fourth aspect.

1 is a schematic diagram of a peripheral device control system for controlling a peripheral device around a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a peripheral device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart of a method by which a host device 1000 controls a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram of a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention that selects a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub peripheral device 3000 according to a situation of the host device 1000, Peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart of a method for the main peripheral device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention to select the sub peripheral device 3000 according to the status of the host device 1000 and to control the sub peripheral device 3000 .
6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 acquires information on a peripheral device from the peripheral device and the server 4000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart of a method for a host device 1000 to acquire device information about a peripheral device through NFC (Near Field Communication) communication according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for a host device 1000 to acquire device information about a peripheral device through Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a diagram showing an example in which the host device 1000 acquires information on the peripheral device from the gateway 5000 and the server 4000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to the type of content executed in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to a type of a service executed in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to a user of the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to attributes of a main peripheral device 2000 connected to the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a flowchart of a method of connecting a host device 1000, a main peripheral device 2000, and a sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 to 17 are flowcharts of a method by which the host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a flowchart of a method for changing the topology in which the host device 1000 is formed according to an embodiment of the present invention and controlling the peripheral device based on the changed topology.
19 to 21 are views showing an example in which the topology is changed when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and the peripheral device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a diagram showing an example in which the topology in which the host device 1000 is included is changed when the environment of the host device 1000 is changed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
23 is a schematic diagram of a method in which the host device 1000 upgrades the firmware of the sub-peripheral 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a block diagram showing the host device 1000 connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 based on the connection relationship between the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > firmware. ≪ / RTI >
25 is a flowchart of a method by which the host device 1000 updates the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 when the function of the sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is updated.
26 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a host device 1000, a main peripheral device 2000, and a sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, 3000 are connected to each other.
27 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a peripheral device is connected to and controlled by a host device 1000 according to a predetermined topology while a moving image is being reproduced in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
28 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a service for controlling the power of a peripheral device in a home.
29 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a peripheral device is connected to and controlled by a host device 1000 according to a predetermined topology while the host device 1000 is executing a cooking service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
30 is a diagram illustrating an example in which peripheral devices to be controlled among the peripheral devices retrieved from the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention are selected by user input.
31 is a diagram showing an example in which a service to be executed in the host device 1000 is selected by a user input according to an embodiment of the present invention.
32 is a diagram illustrating an example in which one of the topologies recommended in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is selected by user input.
33 is a diagram showing an example of a user interface for controlling a peripheral device displayed on the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
34 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a user interface for controlling a peripheral device is generated in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
35 is a block diagram of a host device 1000 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
36 is a diagram showing an example of an application DB and a peripheral device DB included in the memory 1060 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
37 is a diagram illustrating an example in which control command and status information are transmitted and received between the host device 1000 and a peripheral device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is referred to as being "connected" to another part, it includes not only "directly connected" but also "electrically connected" with another part in between . Also, when an element is referred to as "comprising ", it means that it can include other elements as well, without departing from the other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

Also, in this specification, topology refers to a form of connection between devices (nodes). The topology may include a physical topology and a logical topology, and the topology may be determined by a physical or logical connection configuration between devices belonging to a topology structure. For example, the topology may include a connection relationship among devices, a connection method between devices, a data transmission speed between devices, a data flow transmitted between devices, a type of a signal transmitted between devices, By at least one, it can be distinguished from other topologies, but is not limited thereto.

Also, in the present specification, a certain topology may include a host device, a main peripheral device, and a sub-peripheral device. Also, the host device may be connected to the main peripheral device, and the main peripheral device may be connected to the sub peripheral device. Also, at least one of the host device and the main peripheral device can control the sub-peripheral device.

Further, in this specification, the host device, the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device forming the topology can be determined by the position of the device in the topology structure and the role of the device with respect to the other device. Thus, a given device may operate in at least one of a host device, a main peripheral, and a sub-peripheral within a formed topology.

At least one of the host device, the main peripheral, and the sub-peripherals may be, for example, a smart phone, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a laptop, a media player, a PC, a global positioning system Mobile, or non-mobile computing device. At least one of the host device, the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device may include a home appliance and various devices installed in the house. For example, the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub-peripheral device may include a TV, a light, a refrigerator, an audio device, But are not limited to, a gas stove, a home gateway, a gaming device, an electronic blackboard, and a touchtable.

Also, in this specification, the context of the host device may be a context related to at least one of the operation of the host device, the user of the host device, the environment of the host device, and the attributes of the host device. For example, the status of the host device can be determined by the type of content executed in the host device, the type of service provided by the host device, the user of the host device, and the attribute of the host device. Also, for example, the status of the host device may be determined by the location of the host device 1000, the weather at which the host device is located, the temperature, the movement of the host device, and so on. However, it is not limited thereto.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic diagram of a peripheral device control system for controlling a peripheral device around a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, a peripheral device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a host device 1000, at least one main peripheral device 2000, at least one sub peripheral device 3000, (4000).

In the peripheral device control system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined topology may be determined according to the status of the host device 1000, and the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, The peripheral device 3000 can be determined.

The determined host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 may be connected to each other according to a determined topology and at least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the host device 1000 may be connected to the sub peripheral The device 3000 can be controlled. However, it is not limited thereto, and at least one sub-peripheral device 3000 may control the main peripheral device 2000 or the host device 1000. [

Also, the determined host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub-peripheral device 3000 may be connected by wire or wirelessly. The determined host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 may be, for example, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Near Field Communication ), And Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The determined host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 may be connected through an HDMI cable, an RGB cable, or through a socket, for example. However, It does not.

2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a peripheral device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub-peripheral device 3000 may be determined according to the situation of the host device 1000. [ Specifically, the host device 1000 can search for peripheral devices around the host device 1000, and the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 among the searched peripheral devices are connected to the host device 1000 Can be determined on the basis of.

2, the main peripheral device 2000 connected to the host device 1000 may be, for example, a TV and a display device, and the sub peripheral device 3000 may be a gas stove, a refrigerator, a telephone, Lt; / RTI > Also, for example, the TV can be connected to the host device 1000, the gas stove, the refrigerator, and the telephone, and the display device can be connected to the host device 1000, the speaker, and the microphone.

Further, the host device 1000 or the TV can control the gas stove, the refrigerator, and the telephone, and the host device 1000 or the display device can control the speaker and the microphone.

For example, when the host device 1000 enters the house, the host device 1000 or the TV can change the mode of the phone to the vibration mode. In addition, when a call is received by the telephone, the telephone controls the TV so that the calling information is displayed on the screen of the TV.

3 is a flowchart of a method by which a host device 1000 controls a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S300, the host device 1000 searches for a peripheral device in the vicinity of the host device 1000, and acquires peripheral device information about the searched peripheral device. The host device 1000 can receive the identification value (e.g., SSID) of the peripheral device from the peripheral device in the vicinity of the host device 1000 and can receive the information about the peripheral device based on the identification value of the received peripheral device Can be obtained from the server 4000.

Also, the host device 1000 may use, for example, NFC (Near Field Communication), Zigbee communication, RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) communication, UWB (Ultra Wide Band) communication, and Bluetooth But is not limited to, searching for peripheral devices.

Further, for example, the information on the peripheral device may include information on the function of the peripheral device, information on the communication method available to the peripheral device, connection information for connecting to the peripheral device, information on the application installed on the peripheral device , Information about an application for controlling the peripheral device, and information about a control command of the peripheral device, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In step S310, the host device 1000 determines a predetermined topology and a peripheral device to be included in the topology, based on the status of the host device 1000. [

The context of the host device 1000 is related to at least one of the operation of the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000, the environment of the host device 1000 and the attributes of the host device 1000 Lt; / RTI > For example, the status of the host device 1000 may be determined based on the type of content executed in the host device 1000, the type of service provided by the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000, As shown in FIG. Also, for example, the status of the host device 1000 may be determined by the location of the host device 1000, the weather at which the host device 1000 is located, the temperature, the movement of the host device 1000, and the like. However, it is not limited thereto.

The host device 1000 can obtain topology setting information regarding the formation criteria of the topology from the server 4000 and can determine the topology of the host device 1000 based on the obtained topology setting information, Can be selected. In addition, the host device 1000 can select the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 to be included in the selected topology from the searched peripheral devices. For example, in the case where the host device 1000 reproduces a moving image, the host device 1000 determines, based on the topology setting information obtained from the server 4000, And the sub peripheral device 3000 can be selected. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the host device 1000 may determine the formation criterion of the topology based on the user input and generate the topology setting information. In this case, a separate UI for setting the topology formation criterion can be displayed on the host device 1000.

In the above description, the host device 1000 searches for a peripheral device first and selects a peripheral device to be included in the topology among the detected peripheral devices. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The host device 1000 may first determine the status of the host device 1000 and search for peripheral devices related to the status of the determined host device 1000. [ In addition, the host device 1000 may first determine the topology associated with the status of the host device 1000, and search for peripheral devices related to the determined topology.

The host device 1000 may also provide the server 4000 with information about the retrieved peripheral device and the status of the host device 1000 and may determine the topology in which the server 4000 is to be formed based on the information provided, The main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 can be determined. In this case, the host device 1000 may receive information regarding the topology determined by the server 4000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S320, the host device 1000 connects the host device 1000 and the selected peripheral device based on the identified topology. The host device 1000 may connect the main peripheral device 2000 to the host device 1000 based on the identified topology.

In addition, the host device 1000 may cause the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 to be connected to each other based on the identified topology. In this case, the host device 1000 may provide the connection information of the main peripheral device 2000 to the sub peripheral device 3000 or the connection information of the sub peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000 , But is not limited thereto.

In step S330, the host device 1000 installs an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 can acquire an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the server 4000 based on the identification value of the main peripheral device 2000. [ Further, the host device 1000 can install the acquired application in the host device 1000. [

In step S340, the host device 1000 provides the main peripheral device 2000 with application information related to the application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ The host device 1000 can acquire application information regarding the application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the server 4000 based on the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ The application information related to the application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 may include, for example, link information for downloading the application file, application file, but is not limited thereto.

The host device 1000 may also provide the acquired application information to the main peripheral device 2000 and the main peripheral device 2000 may provide an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 based on the provided application information And can be installed in the main peripheral device 2000.

In step S350, the host device 1000 controls at least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ The host device 1000 may control the main peripheral device 2000 to allow the main peripheral device 2000 to control the sub peripheral device 3000. [ Also, the host device 1000 may directly control the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ However, it is not limited thereto.

On the other hand, the host device 1000 may provide information on the application for controlling the host device 1000 to at least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ In addition, the host device 1000 may provide the sub-peripheral device 3000 with information about the application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. [ In this case, the main peripheral device 2000 may control the host device 1000, or the sub peripheral device 3000 may control at least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the host device 1000.

4 is a block diagram of a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention that selects a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub peripheral device 3000 according to a situation of the host device 1000, Peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S400, the host device 1000 searches for a peripheral device. The host device 1000 may be connected to a plurality of communication devices using near field communication (NFC), Zigbee communication, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) communication, UWB (Ultra Wide Band) communication, You can search for devices.

In steps S405 and S410, the host device 1000 receives the identification value from the peripheral device. The identification value of the peripheral device may include, but is not limited to, for example, SSID, model number.

In step S415, the host device 1000 provides the server 4000 with the identification value of the peripheral device.

In step S420, the server 4000 provides the host device 1000 with device information about the peripheral device. The server 4000 can acquire the device information about the peripheral device from the DB (not shown) or the external server (not shown) in the server 4000 based on the identification value of the peripheral device received from the host device 1000 have. Further, the device information on the peripheral device includes, for example, information on the function of the peripheral device, information on a communication method that the peripheral device can use, connection information for connecting to the peripheral device, Information about an application for controlling a peripheral device, and information about a control command of a peripheral device, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In step S425, the server 4000 provides the host device 1000 with topology setting information. The topology setting information may be used to determine a peripheral device to be included in the topology and to determine a connection relationship between the host device and the peripheral device, as information on formation criteria of the topology. The topology setting information may include information as to how the topology should be formed according to the status of the host device 1000 and peripheral devices around the host device 1000. [

In step S430, the host device 1000 confirms the status of the host device 1000. [ The host device 1000 can determine the type of content to be executed in the host device 1000, the type of service provided in the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000 and the host device 1000, ) Environment. ≪ / RTI >

The host device 1000 can confirm whether the music is reproduced, for example, whether the moving picture is reproduced in the host device 1000 or not. In addition, the host device 1000 can check the resolution of the moving picture played by the host device 1000 and the type of the codec used for playing the moving picture. Also, for example, the host device 1000 can check whether the moving picture file reproduced by the host device 1000 is a file stored in the host device 1000 or an external server (not shown).

For example, the host device 1000 may be a service provided by the host device 1000, such as a power management service, a home theater service, a game service, a TV viewing service, a chat service, a document creation service, And a moving image playback service.

Also, for example, the host device 1000 can confirm whether the user of the host device 1000 is the parent or child, and can confirm the service usage right of the user of the host device 1000. [

Also, for example, the host device 1000 can confirm whether the host device 1000 is a public device or a private device. For example, a public device is a device that is available to all family members, and a personal device may be, but is not limited to, a device available to a particular family member.

Also, for example, the host device 1000 may determine the location of the host device 1000, the weather, the time, the brightness around the host device 1000, and the movement of the host device 1000, But is not limited thereto.

In step S435, the host device 1000 may determine a predetermined topology and a peripheral device to be included in the topology, based on the confirmed status. The host device 1000 can determine a predetermined topology based on the topology setting information and the status of the host device 1000, and can select a peripheral device to be included in the topology from the searched peripheral devices. Also, the host device 1000 can determine the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 among the searched peripheral devices.

In this case, the host device 1000 can recommend to the user a topology including peripherals related to the situation of the host device 1000 among the detected peripheral devices, and the host device 1000 can determine the topology and the topology May determine the peripheral device to be included in. For example, in the case where the host device 1000 reproduces a moving picture, the host device 1000 determines whether the host device 1000 is connected to a TV (main peripheral device) and a TV (main peripheral device) Device) and lighting (sub-peripherals) to the user.

In step S440, the host device 1000 connects to the main peripheral device 2000. [ In this case, the host device 1000 can acquire connection information about the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000 in advance.

In step S445, the host device 1000 provides the main peripheral device 2000 with connection information for connection with the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ In this case, the host device 1000 can acquire connection information relating to the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the sub-peripheral device 3000 or the server 4000 in advance.

In step S455, the host device 1000 installs and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 acquires information about the application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000 in advance and sends the application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 to the host And can be installed in the device 1000. The information on the application may include, for example, an application file, link information for downloading the application file. If an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 is already installed in the host device 1000, the host device 1000 can execute the application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 without additional installation .

The main peripheral device 2000 installs and executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 in step S460. The main peripheral device 2000 acquires information about the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000 or the server 4000 in advance and transmits the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 to the main And can be installed in the peripheral device 2000. When the main peripheral device 2000 acquires information about the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the host device 1000 transmits the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000, Information from the sub-peripheral device 3000 or the server 4000 in advance.

If an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 is already installed in the main peripheral device 2000, the main peripheral device 2000 executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 without any additional installation .

The host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000 in step S465 and the main peripheral device 2000 controls the sub peripheral device 3000 in step S470. The main peripheral device 2000 can control the sub peripheral device 3000 based on an instruction from the host device 1000, but is not limited thereto.

5 is a flowchart of a method for the main peripheral device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention to select the sub peripheral device 3000 according to the status of the host device 1000 and to control the sub peripheral device 3000 .

In step S500, the host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices. The host device 1000 may be connected to a plurality of communication devices using near field communication (NFC), Zigbee communication, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) communication, UWB (Ultra Wide Band) communication, You can search for devices. Further, the host device 1000 can receive the identification value from the peripheral device, and obtain the device information about the peripheral device from the server 4000 using the received identification value. The device information about the peripheral device includes, for example, information about the function of the peripheral device, information on the communication method available to the peripheral device, connection information for connecting to the peripheral device, information about the application installed on the peripheral device, Information about the application for controlling the peripheral device, and information about the control command of the peripheral device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In step S505, the host device 1000 determines the status of the host device 1000. [ The host device 1000 can determine the type of content to be executed in the host device 1000, the type of service provided in the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000 and the host device 1000, ) Environment. ≪ / RTI >

In step S510, the host device 1000 provides the main peripheral device 2000 with device information on the peripheral device. The host device 1000 can determine the main peripheral device 2000 among the searched peripheral devices and can provide the main peripheral device 2000 with device information about the searched peripheral device. In this case, the host device 1000 can determine the main peripheral device 2000 among the searched peripheral devices based on the status of the host device 1000. [

However, it is not limited thereto, and the main peripheral device 2000 may be already connected to the host device 1000. [ In this case, the host device 1000 may provide the connected main peripheral device 2000 with device information about the searched peripheral device.

In step S515, the host device 1000 provides status information on the status of the host device 1000 to the main peripheral device 2000. [

In step S520, the server 4000 provides the topology setting information to the main peripheral device 2000. The server 4000 may provide topology configuration information to the main peripheral device 2000 in response to a request from the host device 1000 or the main peripheral device 2000. [

In step S525, the main peripheral device 2000 determines the sub-peripheral device 3000 to be included in the topology and the topology based on the status of the host device 1000. [ The main peripheral device 2000 can determine the sub-peripheral device 3000 to be included in the topology and the topology, based on the status information of the host device 1000, the topology setting information, and the device information of the peripheral device.

In step S530, the host device 1000 installs and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 acquires information about the application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000 in advance and sends the application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 to the host And can be installed in the device 1000. The information on the application may include, for example, an application file, link information for downloading the application file. If an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 is already installed in the host device 1000, the host device 1000 can execute the application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 without additional installation .

In step S535, the main peripheral device 2000 installs and executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. [ The main peripheral device 2000 acquires information about the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000 or the server 4000 in advance and transmits the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 to the main And can be installed in the peripheral device 2000. When the main peripheral device 2000 acquires information about the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the host device 1000 transmits the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000, Information from the sub-peripheral device 3000 or the server 4000 in advance.

If an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 is already installed in the main peripheral device 2000, the main peripheral device 2000 executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 without any additional installation .

The host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 in step S540 and the main peripheral device 2000 may be connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 in step S545.

The host device 1000 can acquire the connection information related to the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000 in advance and use the acquired connection information to connect the host device 1000 to the main And can be connected to the peripheral device 2000.

The host device 1000 can also acquire connection information about the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the sub-peripheral device 3000 or the server 4000 and provide the obtained connection information to the main peripheral device 2000 have. In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 may connect the main peripheral device 2000 with the sub peripheral device 3000 using the provided connection information. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S550, the host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000, and in step S555, the main peripheral device 2000 can control the sub peripheral device 3000. [ The main peripheral device 2000 can control the sub peripheral device 3000 based on an instruction from the host device 1000, but is not limited thereto.

6, the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention searches peripheral devices A to F and receives identification values (e.g., SSIDs) from the detected peripheral devices A to F, respectively have. The host device 1000 can also request the server 4000 for device information about the peripheral devices A to F by transmitting the received identification value to the server 4000. [ The server 4000 can also acquire device information about the peripheral devices A to F from a DB (not shown) or an external server (not shown) in the server 4000 based on the identification values of the peripheral devices A to F have. In addition, the server 4000 can transmit the acquired device information to the host device 1000.

In addition, the device information may include, for example, information about a function of the peripheral device, information about a communication method that the peripheral device can use, connection information for connecting to the peripheral device, information about an application installed in the peripheral device, Information on an application for controlling the peripheral device, and information on a control command of the peripheral device, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Further, the function of the peripheral device can be distinguished according to the topology including the peripheral device and the type of the other device included in the topology. For example, if the peripherals are lights, if the lighting is included in topology A, the lighting can perform functions such as mood (a function that is continuously lit), and if the lighting is included in topology B, Can perform functions.

7 is a flowchart of a method for a host device 1000 to acquire device information about a peripheral device through NFC (Near Field Communication) communication according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S700, as the host device 1000 and the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 approach the first local communication radius, the host device 1000 and the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 in step S702 and step S704, respectively, 1 Detects the occurrence of short-range communication. Also, the first short-range communication may be NFC communication, for example.

In step S706, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 transmits the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the host device 1000 through NFC communication. The identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 may include, but is not limited to, for example, the SSID, the model name, the product number, and the user ID of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000.

In step S708, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 transmits the information for the second short-range communication connection and the application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the host device 1000 through the NFC communication. The second short-range communication may be other communication methods than NFC communication, and may include, but is not limited to, for example, Bluetooth communication, WIFI communication. Also, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 may be connected to each other via the second short-range communication with at least one of the host device 1000 and the other peripheral device 2000 or 3000. [

In addition, the application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 may include information on an application installed in the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 and information on an application for controlling the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, But is not limited thereto.

In step S710, the host device 1000 authenticates the peripheral device 2000 or 3000. [ The host device 1000 can receive the pre-determined authentication information received from the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 and authenticate the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 using the received authentication information.

In step S712, the host device 1000 transmits the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the server 4000. In step S714, the server 4000 transmits the device information about the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 To the device (1000).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for a host device 1000 to acquire device information about a peripheral device through Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S800, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 broadcasts the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, information for the second short-range communication connection, and application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000. [ The peripheral device 2000 or 3000 may transmit the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, information for the second short-range communication connection, and application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, for example, via the BLE communication Broadcasting can be done. The second short-range communication may be a BLE communication and other communication methods, and may include, but is not limited to, NFC communication, WIFI communication, for example. Also, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 may be connected to each other via the second short-range communication with at least one of the host device 1000 and the other peripheral device 2000 or 3000. [ In addition, the application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 may include information on an application installed in the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 and information on an application for controlling the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, But is not limited thereto.

In addition, in step S800, the host device 1000 can detect the BLE communication and receive the information broadcast from the peripheral device 2000 or 3000. [

In step S802, the host device 1000 authenticates the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 as the broadcasted information is received. The host device 1000 can receive the pre-determined authentication information received from the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 and authenticate the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 using the received authentication information.

In step S804, the host device 1000 transmits the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the server 4000. In step S806, the server 4000 transmits the device information about the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 To the device (1000).

9 is a diagram showing an example in which the host device 1000 acquires information on the peripheral device from the gateway 5000 and the server 4000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9, a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be connected to a gateway 5000, and a gateway 5000 may be connected to peripheral devices A to C. Referring to FIG. Further, the host device 1000 can receive the identification value (e.g., SSID) of the peripheral devices A to C from the gateway 5000. [ The gateway 5000 may be, for example, a home gateway in a home network, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the gateway 5000 may be one of a plurality of peripheral devices around the host device 1000.

The host device 1000 can also request the server 4000 for device information about the peripheral devices A to C by transmitting the received identification value to the server 4000. [ The server 4000 can also acquire device information about the peripheral devices A to C from a DB (not shown) or an external server (not shown) in the server 4000 based on the identification values of the peripheral devices A to C have. In addition, the server 4000 can transmit the acquired device information to the host device 1000.

10 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to the type of content executed in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10A, when a moving picture is reproduced in the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 may be, for example, a moving picture reproduced from the host device 1000 Resolution, storage location, and the like.

10 (a), when a moving picture is reproduced on the host device 1000, a TV can be connected to the host device 1000 as a main peripheral device 2000, May be connected to the sub peripheral device 3000. In addition, the host device 1000 can stream the reproduced moving picture to the TV, and the TV can provide the sound data of the moving picture to the speaker.

In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV can be installed and executed with an application for controlling at least one of the speaker and the illumination. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV can turn on the power of the illumination and adjust the brightness of the illumination. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV can turn on the power of the speaker and adjust the volume of the speaker.

Referring to FIG. 10B, when music is reproduced in the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 may be, for example, The bit rate of the file, the sampling frequency, and the storage location.

10B, when the music is reproduced in the host device 1000, an amplifier may be connected to the host device 1000 through the main peripheral device 2000, A telephone, a speaker, and a light can be connected to the sub-peripheral device 3000. In this case, the telephone set connected to the host device 1000 may be a peripheral device that interferes with music appreciation of the user. Further, the host device 1000 can provide the audio data of the music to be reproduced to the amplifier, and the amplifier can process the audio data and provide the processed audio data to the speaker. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the amplifier can be installed and executed with an application for controlling at least one of a speaker, a telephone, and a lighting. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the amplifier can turn on the power of the illumination and adjust the brightness of the illumination. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the amplifier can turn on the power of the speaker and adjust the volume of the speaker. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the amplifier can reduce the ring tone of the telephone.

11 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to a type of a service executed in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11A, when a TV viewing service is provided in the host device 1000, a TV may be connected to the host device 1000 as a main peripheral device 2000, May be connected to the TV as a sub-peripheral device (3000). For example, a refrigerator, a washing machine, and a light may be connected to the TV by the sub-peripheral device 3000. In this case, a list of peripherals that may interfere with watching TV may be displayed on the TV screen, and the peripheral selected based on the user input may be connected to the TV and controlled by the TV or host device 1000 have. In this case, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV may install and execute an application for controlling the selected peripheral device based on the user input.

Further, the host device 1000 can stream the reproduced moving picture to the TV, and the TV can display the moving picture. In addition, the TV can generate a UI for monitoring and controlling the state of the refrigerator, the washing machine and the lighting, and display the generated UI on the screen of the TV. Further, in response to a command from the host device 1000, the TV can turn off the power of the refrigerator, the washing machine, and adjust the brightness of the illumination.

Referring to FIG. 11 (b), when a chat service is provided in the host device 1000, audio and lighting may be connected to the host device 1000 to the main peripheral device 2000. Also, the host device 1000 can interpret the text input by the user through the chat service. The host device 1000 can check the emotional state of the user from the text input by the user using various natural language analysis methods. In addition, the host device 1000 may select the music to be provided to the audio according to the emotional state of the user and provide the audio of the selected music to the audio. In addition, the host device 1000 can adjust the brightness of the illumination according to the user's emotional state. For example, if it is determined that the user feels good from the message input through the chat service, the host device 1000 can provide dance music to the audio and brighten the light.

12 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to a user of the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12A, when the user of the host device 1000 is a parent and a moving picture is played back on the host device 1000, the TV can be connected to the main peripheral device 2000 in the host device 1000 And the speaker and the light to the TV can be connected to the sub-peripheral device 3000. In this case, all types of moving pictures can be displayed on the TV with no limitation. In addition, the host device 1000 can stream the reproduced moving picture to the TV, and the TV can provide the sound data of the moving picture to the speaker. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV can turn on the power of the illumination and adjust the brightness of the illumination. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV can turn on the power of the speaker and adjust the volume of the speaker.

12B, when the user of the host device 1000 is the parent and the moving picture is played back in the host device 1000, the TV can be connected to the main peripheral device 2000 in the host device 1000 And a headphone and a light can be connected to the TV via the sub peripheral device 3000. [ Also, in this case, the kind of moving picture that can be displayed on the TV may be limited. In addition, the host device 1000 can stream the reproduced moving picture to the TV, and the TV can provide the audio data of the moving picture to the headphone. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV can turn on the power of the illumination and adjust the brightness of the illumination. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV can turn on the power of the headphones and adjust the volume of the speaker. Further, the headphone may be a wireless headphone, and the headphone may control the volume of the TV based on the remaining battery power. In this case, the headphone can acquire an application for controlling the TV in advance from at least one of the host device 1000, the TV, and the server 4000, and install the previously acquired application.

13 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to attributes of a main peripheral device 2000 connected to the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13A, when a public peripheral A is connected to the host device 1000 as a main peripheral device 2000, the common peripheral device A and the common peripheral device B are connected to the sub- May be connected as peripheral device (3000).

13 (b), when a private peripheral device F is connected to the host device 1000 as a main peripheral device 2000, the personal peripheral device F includes a personal peripheral device G and a personal peripheral device H May be connected as the sub-peripheral device (3000).

Public peripherals are devices that are available to multiple users, for example, devices that are available to all members of the family, or devices that are available to anyone in public. Also, personal peripherals are devices that can be used by at least one particular person, for example, a device that can be used by a particular member of the family. Also, for example, the lighting of a TV, a refrigerator, a washing machine, and a living room in a home may be a common peripheral device that can be controlled by all members of the family, and the lighting of the room, the PC and the mobile phone may be personal It can be a peripheral device. Also, for example, in a company, the printer may be a common peripheral, and the PC may be a personal peripheral.

14 is a flowchart of a method of connecting a host device 1000, a main peripheral device 2000, and a sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14A, the host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 (step S1400), and the host device 1000 transmits connection information of the sub peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000 (Step S1402). In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 may be connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 using the provided connection information (step S1404).

14 (b), the host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 (step S1406), and the host device 1000 transmits the connection information of the main peripheral device 2000 to the sub- (Step S1408). In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 may be connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 using the provided connection information (step S1404).

15 to 17 are flowcharts of a method by which the host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 15, the host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000, and the main peripheral device 2000 generates a predetermined control command to provide the generated control command to the sub peripheral device 3000.

In step S 1500, the host device 1000 installs and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 transmits application information for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 to the server 200 using the identification value of the main peripheral device 2000 received from the main peripheral device 2000 in the peripheral device search step S300 4000). The application information may include at least one of an application file and link information used to download an application file. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the host device 1000 may receive application information for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 in the peripheral device searching step S300.

In step S1502, the host device 1000 provides application information for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 transmits the application information for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the server 300 using the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000 received from the sub-peripheral device 3000 in the peripheral device search step S300 4000). The application information may include at least one of an application file and link information used to download an application file. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the host device 1000 may receive application information for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the sub-peripheral device 3000 in the peripheral device search step S300.

In step S1504, the main peripheral device 2000 installs and executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. [ When the main peripheral device 2000 receives an application file for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 can install and execute the received application file. When the main peripheral device 2000 receives the link information used for downloading the application file for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, Information can be used to download the application file, and the downloaded application file can be installed and executed.

In step S1506, the host device 1000 obtains information on the control command of the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 can receive information on the control command of the main peripheral device 2000 from the server 4000 or the main peripheral device 2000. [ In addition, the control command of the main peripheral device 2000 may be included in an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000.

In step S1508, the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the main peripheral device 2000 to control the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 can transmit a control command to the main peripheral device 2000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. [ In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 can be controlled according to a control command received from the host device 1000. [

In step S1510, the main peripheral device 2000 generates a control command for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. [ The main peripheral device 2000 may generate a control command for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [ In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 may generate a control command for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000.

In step S 1512, the main peripheral device 2000 transmits the generated control command to the sub peripheral device 3000. The main peripheral device 2000 can transmit a control command to the sub-peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000. [

16, the host device 1000 may control the main peripheral device 2000 and may provide a control command for the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the sub-peripheral device 3000 via the main peripheral device 2000 .

In step S1600, the host device 1000 acquires control command information on the peripheral device included in the topology. The host device 1000 may receive information regarding control commands of the peripheral device from the server 4000 or a peripheral device. Further, the information on the control command of the peripheral device may be included in an application to be described later.

In step S1602, the host device 1000 installs and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 transmits application information for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 to the server 200 using the identification value of the main peripheral device 2000 received from the main peripheral device 2000 in the peripheral device search step S300 4000). The application information may include at least one of an application file and link information used to download an application file. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the host device 1000 may receive application information for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 in the peripheral device searching step S300.

In step S1604, the host device 1000 provides application information for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 transmits the application information for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the server 300 using the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000 received from the sub-peripheral device 3000 in the peripheral device search step S300 4000). The application information may include at least one of an application file and link information used to download an application file. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the host device 1000 may receive application information for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the sub-peripheral device 3000 in the peripheral device search step S300.

In step S1606, the main peripheral device 2000 installs and executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. [ When the main peripheral device 2000 receives an application file for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 can install and execute the received application file. When the main peripheral device 2000 receives the link information used for downloading the application file for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, Information can be used to download the application file, and the downloaded application file can be installed and executed.

The host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the main peripheral device 2000 to control the main peripheral device 2000 in step S1608. The host device 1000 can transmit a control command to the main peripheral device 2000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. [ In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 can be controlled according to a control command received from the host device 1000. [

In step S1610, the host device 1000 generates a control command for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 and transmits the generated control command to the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 may transmit the generated control command to the main peripheral device 2000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. [

In step S1612, the main peripheral device 2000 delivers the control command received from the host device 1000 to the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ The main peripheral device 2000 may transmit the received control command to the sub peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. [ In addition, the sub-peripheral device 3000 can be controlled in accordance with the control command received from the main peripheral device 2000.

In FIG. 17, the host device 1000 can directly control the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000.

In step S1700, the host device 1000 acquires control command information on the peripheral device included in the topology. The host device 1000 may receive information regarding control commands of the peripheral device from the server 4000 or a peripheral device. Further, the information on the control command of the peripheral device may be included in an application to be described later.

In step S1702, the host device 1000 installs and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. [

In step S1704, the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the main peripheral device 2000 to control the main peripheral device 2000. [ The host device 1000 can transmit a control command to the main peripheral device 2000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. [ In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 can be controlled according to a control command received from the host device 1000. [

In step S1706, the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the sub-peripheral device 3000 to control the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ The host device 1000 can transmit a control command to the sub-peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ Further, the sub-peripheral device 3000 can be controlled according to a control command received from the host device 1000. [

18 is a flowchart of a method for changing the topology in which the host device 1000 is formed according to an embodiment of the present invention and controlling the peripheral device based on the changed topology.

In step S1800, peripheral devices around the host device 1000 are changed. At least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 may be removed in the topology including the host device 1000 or a new peripheral device may be added to the topology including the host device 1000. [

The environment of the host device 1000 is changed in step S1802. For example, the location of the host device 1000, the weather at which the host device 1000 is located, the temperature, and the movement of the host device 1000 may be varied, but are not limited thereto. For example, the environment of the host device 1000 may be changed when the host device 1000 moves from home to home or the weather around the host device 1000 changes from clear to rainy.

In step S1804, the host device 1000 changes the topology based on the changed peripheral device and the changed environment. The host device 1000 may obtain topology setting information regarding the formation criterion of the topology from the server 4000 and may change the topology based on the obtained topology setting information, the changed peripheral device, and the changed environment.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the server 4000 can change the topology by providing the server 4000 with information on the changed peripheral device and the changed environment. In this case, the host device 1000 can receive information on the topology changed by the server 4000 from the server 4000. [

In step S1806, the host device 1000 connects the host device 1000 and the peripherals according to the changed topology. The host device 1000 can be connected to the main peripheral device 2000 according to the changed topology and the main peripheral device 2000 can be connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 according to the changed topology.

In step S1808, the host device 1000 controls the changed peripheral device. The host device 1000 can install and execute an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and can control the main peripheral device 2000 using the executed application.

 In addition, the host device 1000 can install and execute an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000, and can control the sub-peripheral device 3000 using the executed application.

In addition, the host device 1000 may provide the main peripheral device 2000 with application information regarding the application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ In this case, the main peripheral device 2000 can install and execute an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000, and based on the control from the host device 1000, 3000) can be controlled.

19 to 21 are views showing an example in which the topology is changed when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and the peripheral device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

19, when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and the peripheral device, the added other device 6000 can operate as a host device, and the host device 1000 May operate as the main peripheral device.

20, when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and the peripheral device, the added other device 6000 can operate as the main peripheral device, The peripheral device 2000 can operate as a sub-peripheral device.

21, when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and the peripheral device, the added other device 6000 can operate as a sub-peripheral device.

22 is a diagram showing an example in which the topology in which the host device 1000 is included is changed when the environment of the host device 1000 is changed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

22, when the environment (e.g., temperature, position, movement) of the host device 1000 changes, the main peripheral A is replaced with the main peripheral B, and the sub- Can be replaced with devices C and D. In FIG. 22, the main peripheral device A, the sub-peripheral device A, and the sub-peripheral device B are all described as being replaced, but the present invention is not limited thereto. At least one of the main peripheral device A, the sub peripheral device A, and the sub peripheral device B may be replaced.

23 is a schematic diagram of a method in which the host device 1000 upgrades the firmware of the sub-peripheral 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 23, the host device 1000 may be connected to the main peripheral device A, and the main peripheral device A may be connected to the sub peripheral device A and the sub peripheral device B. In addition, the host device 1000 can receive the firmware to be installed in the sub-peripheral device A from the server 4000 and provide the received firmware to the sub-peripheral device A via the main peripheral device A. [

Further, the function of the sub-peripheral device A belonging to the topology can be determined based on at least two connection relations among the host device 1000, the main peripheral device A, the sub-peripheral device A and the sub-peripheral device B in the topology. Further, firmware relating to the determined function may be provided from the server 4000 to the sub-peripheral device A. [

Also, when the function of the sub-peripheral device A is added, the host device 1000 receives the firmware relating to the added function from the server 4000, and transmits the received firmware to the sub-peripheral device A .

24 is a block diagram showing the host device 1000 connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 based on the connection relationship between the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > firmware. ≪ / RTI >

The host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 in step S2400 and the main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 in step S2402. Based on the situation of the host device 1000, the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 can form a predetermined topology.

In step S2404, the host device 1000 confirms the topology including the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ The host device 1000 can confirm the connection relationship of the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub-peripheral device 3000 included in the topology. In particular, the host device 1000 can check which device the sub-peripheral device is connected to.

In step S2406, the host device 1000 confirms the function of the sub-peripheral device 3000 included in the topology. The functions of the sub-peripheral device 3000 include a topology including the sub-peripheral device 3000, a type of another device included in the topology, a connection relationship between the sub-peripheral device 3000 and another device, Of the present invention. For example, if the sub-peripherals are lighting, the lighting can perform functions such as mood (a function that is continuously lit) when the lighting is included in the topology A, and if the lighting is included in the topology B, You can perform a blinking function. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S2408, the host device 1000 requests the server 4000 of the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 regarding the function of the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ The host device 1000 requests the server 4000 of the firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 by providing the server 4000 with information about the identification value of the sub peripheral device 3000 and the function of the sub peripheral device 3000 .

Although it has been described in the steps S2404 to S2408 that the host device 1000 confirms the functions of the topology and the sub-peripheral device 3000 and requests the server 4000 for the firmware related to the confirmed function, the present invention is not limited thereto. When the server 4000 receives the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000 and the server 4000 confirms the topology including the sub-peripheral device 3000 and the function of the sub- And may acquire the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 related to the confirmed function from a DB (not shown) or an external server (not shown) in the server 4000.

In step S2410, the server 4000 provides the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the host device 1000. [ The server 4000 can provide the host device 1000 with the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 for the identified function of the sub-peripheral device 3000. [

 In step S2412, the host device 1000 provides the firmware received from the server 4000 to the sub-peripheral device 3000 via the main peripheral device 2000. [

The firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 is provided from the server 4000 to the sub peripheral device 3000 via the host device 1000 and the main peripheral device 2000 in the steps S2410 to S2412, It does not. The server 4000 may provide the firmware to the main peripheral device 2000 and the main peripheral device 2000 may provide the provided firmware to the sub peripheral device 3000. [ In addition, the server 4000 may directly provide the firmware to the sub-peripheral device 3000. In this case, the server 4000 may acquire connection information for providing firmware to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 in advance.

25 is a flowchart of a method by which the host device 1000 updates the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 when the function of the sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is updated.

The host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 in step S2500 and the main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 in step S2502. Based on the situation of the host device 1000, the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 can form a predetermined topology.

In step S2504, the host device 1000 requests the server 4000 to update the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ The host device 1000 provides update of the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the server 4000 by providing the server 4000 with information about the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000 and the firmware installed in the sub- 4000). For example, the information on the firmware installed in the sub-peripheral device 3000 may include information on the identification value and version of the firmware installed in the sub-peripheral device 3000, but is not limited thereto.

In step S2506, the server 4000 confirms the added function of the sub-peripheral device 3000. [ The manufacturer of the sub-peripheral device 3000 may generate the firmware for performing the added function when the sub-peripheral device 3000 is added. The server 4000 can check whether the firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 is the latest version based on the firmware version information of the sub peripheral device 3000 received from the host device 1000. [ Also, through this, the server 4000 can confirm whether the function of the sub-peripheral device 3000 has been added. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S2508, the server 4000 provides updated firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the host device 1000. In step S2510, the host device 1000 transmits, via the main peripheral device 2000, (3000) to the sub-peripheral device (3000).

Although it has been described in step S2508 to step S2410 that the updated firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 is provided from the server 4000 to the sub peripheral device 3000 via the host device 1000 and the main peripheral device 2000, But is not limited thereto. The server 4000 may provide the updated firmware to the main peripheral device 2000 and the main peripheral device 2000 may provide the updated firmware to the sub peripheral device 3000. [ In addition, the server 4000 may directly provide the updated firmware to the sub-peripheral device 3000. In this case, the server 4000 may acquire connection information for providing the updated firmware to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 in advance.

26 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a host device 1000, a main peripheral device 2000, and a sub-peripheral device 3000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, 3000 are connected to each other. In Fig. 26, it can be determined whether the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 form a topology based on the situation of the host device 1000. [

The host device 1000 provides status information on the context of the host device 1000 to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 in steps S2600 and S2602. The situation of the host device 1000 may be a situation related to at least one of the operation of the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000, the environment of the host device 1000, and the attributes of the host device 1000 . For example, the status of the host device 1000 may be determined based on the type of content executed in the host device 1000, the type of service provided by the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000, As shown in FIG. Also, for example, the status of the host device 1000 may be determined by the location of the host device 1000, the weather at which the host device 1000 is located, the temperature, the movement of the host device 1000, and the like. However, it is not limited thereto.

The host device 1000 can search peripheral devices around the host device 1000 through NFC communication and transmit the status information of the host device 1000 to the searched peripheral devices, It does not. The host device 1000 may search for peripheral devices, for example, via BLE communication, or may broadcast status information to peripheral devices.

In step S2604, the server 4000 provides topology setting information regarding the topology formation criteria to the main peripheral device 2000. In step S2606, the server 4000 transmits topology setting information on the topology formation criteria to the sub- Lt; / RTI > The main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 can acquire connection information relating to the server 4000 from the host device 1000 in advance and inform the server 4000 of the topology setting information . In addition, the server 4000 may provide topology setting information to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 in response to the request.

In the description of steps S2604 to S2606, the server 4000 has provided the topology setting information to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The host device 1000 may provide the topology setting information to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000. [

In step S2608, the main peripheral device 2000 determines whether to form a topology with the host device 1000. [ The main peripheral device 2000 can determine whether to form a topology with the host device 1000 based on the status of the host device 1000 and the topology setting information. For example, in the case where a moving picture is being played back in the host device 1000, the TV may decide to be connected with the host device 1000, the speaker and the light. In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 can acquire information on other peripheral devices from at least one of the host device 1000, the gateway 5000, and the server 4000 in advance.

In step S2610, the sub-peripheral device 3000 determines whether to form a topology with the host device 1000. [ The sub-peripheral device 3000 can determine whether to form a topology with the host device 1000 based on the status of the host device 1000 and the topology setting information. For example, in the case where a moving picture is being played back in the host device 1000, the speaker can decide to be connected with the TV. In addition, the sub-peripheral device 3000 can acquire information about other peripheral devices from at least one of the host device 1000, the gateway 5000, and the server 4000 in advance.

The main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the host device 1000 in step S2612 and the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 are connected to each other in step S2614.

27 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a peripheral device is connected to and controlled by a host device 1000 according to a predetermined topology while a moving image is being reproduced in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S2700, the host device 1000 enters into the house while playing a moving image at home.

In step S2702, the host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices related to movie playback. The host device 1000 can search for, for example, a TV, a speaker, and a light as a peripheral device related to moving picture playback. The host device 1000 may search various peripheral devices in the home, and may select a TV, a speaker, and a lighting as peripheral devices related to moving picture playback among the searched peripheral devices, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In step S2704, the host device 1000 confirms the topology related to moving picture playback. The host device 1000 may determine the topology formation criteria associated with moving picture playback, decide to connect the host device 1000 to the TV, and connect the TV to the speaker and the lighting.

Although it has been described in step S2702 and step S2704 that the host device 1000 determines the connection relationship of the peripheral device after searching for the peripheral device, the present invention is not limited thereto. The host device 1000 may identify topology formation criteria for moving picture playback and search for home TV, speakers, and lighting based on the identified topology formation criteria.

In addition, the host device 1000 can search various peripheral devices in the home, provide information about the detected peripheral device and the status of the host device 1000 (the situation in which the moving image is reproduced) to the server 4000, (4000) may decide to include the TV, speaker, and lighting in the topology. In this case, the host device 1000 can receive from the server 4000 information regarding identification values and connection relationships of TV, speaker, and illumination.

In step S2706, the host device 1000 provides the TV with connection information for connection with the speaker and the illumination. Also, in step S2708, the host device 1000 is connected to the TV.

In step S2710, the TV is connected to the speaker based on the received connection information, and in step S2712, the TV is connected to the illumination based on the received connection information.

In step S2714, the host device 1000 acquires an application for controlling the connected peripheral device. The host device 1000 may provide the server 4000 with identification values of the TV, speaker, and illumination and may obtain applications from the server 4000 that are used to control the TV, speaker, and illumination.

In step S2716, the host device 1000 provides an application for controlling the speaker and an application for controlling the lighting to the TV.

An application for controlling the TV is installed in the host device 1000, and an application for controlling the speaker and an application for controlling the lighting can be installed in the TV.

In step S2718, the host device 1000 provides a control command for controlling the TV to the TV. The control command for controlling the TV can be obtained from an application for controlling the TV, but is not limited thereto. Further, the TV can control the operation of the TV or the operation of the speaker and the lighting based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [

In step S2720, the TV provides the speaker with a control command for controlling the speaker. The TV can transmit a control command to the speaker using an application for controlling the speaker based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [ Further, a control command for controlling the speaker can be obtained from an application for controlling the speaker, but is not limited thereto.

In step S2722, the TV provides a control command to the lighting to control the lighting. The TV may transmit a control command to the lighting using an application for controlling the lighting, based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [ Further, a control command for controlling the illumination can be obtained from an application for controlling the illumination, but is not limited thereto.

In step S2724, the TV can reproduce the moving picture based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [ The TV can receive the moving picture from the host device 1000 and display it on the screen of the TV.

In step S2726, the speaker can output the voice data based on the control command received from the TV. The speaker can receive the audio data of the moving picture from the TV and output the received audio data.

In step S2728, the illumination can turn on the power and adjust the output based on the control command received from the TV.

In FIG. 27, the TV is described as being connected to the speaker and the illumination, but is not limited thereto. For example, a TV is a peripheral device that interferes with video playback, and can be connected to a home washing machine and a telephone. Also, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV may turn off the washing machine, reduce the volume of the telephone, or change the mode of the telephone to the vibration mode.

28 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a service for controlling the power of a peripheral device in a home.

In step S2800, the host device 1000 selects " power control service using TV ". Various types of services available to the user can be displayed on the screen of the host device 1000, and the host device 1000 can select " power control service using TV " based on user input.

In step S2802, the host device 1000 searches for a peripheral device for power control. The host device 1000 may be, for example, a TV, a light, and an air conditioner as a home appliance associated with the power control service. The host device 1000 may search various peripheral devices in the home and select among TV peripheral devices related to the power control service among the detected peripheral devices, lighting, and air conditioner, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In step S2804, the host device 1000 confirms the topology related to the power control service. The host device 1000 may determine the topology formation criteria associated with the power control service, connect the host device 1000 to the TV, and decide to connect the TV to the light and the air conditioner.

Although it has been described in the step S2802 and the step S2804 that the host device 1000 determines the connection relation of the peripheral device after searching for the peripheral device, the present invention is not limited thereto. The host device 1000 may ascertain topology formation criteria for power control services and search for home TV, lighting, and air conditioners based on the identified topology formation criteria.

In addition, the host device 1000 may search various peripheral devices in the home, provide information about the detected peripheral devices and the status of the host device 1000 (the situation where the power control service is selected) to the server 4000, The server 4000 may decide to include the TV, lighting, and air conditioner in the topology. In this case, the host device 1000 may receive from the server 4000 information regarding the identification values and the connection relationships of the TV, the illumination, and the air conditioner.

In step S2806, the host device 1000 provides the TV with connection information for connection with the lighting and the air conditioner. In step S2808, the host device 1000 is connected to the TV.

In step S2810, the TV is connected to the illumination based on the received connection information, and in step S2812, the TV is connected to the air conditioner based on the received connection information.

In step S2814, the host device 1000 acquires an application for controlling the connected peripheral device. The host device 1000 may provide the server 4000 with identification values of the TV, illumination, and air conditioner and may obtain applications from the server 4000 that are used to control the TV, lighting, and air conditioner.

In step S2816, the host device 1000 provides an application for controlling the lighting and an application for controlling the air conditioner to the TV.

In addition, an application for controlling the TV is installed in the host device 1000, and an application for controlling the lighting and an application for controlling the air conditioner can be installed in the TV.

In step S2818, the TV displays the status of the lighting and the air conditioner on the screen of the TV. The TV can display the status of the lighting and the air conditioner on the screen of the TV using an application for controlling the lighting and an application for controlling the air conditioner.

In step S2820, the host device 1000 provides a control command for controlling the TV to the TV. The user of the host device 1000 can cause the host device 1000 to transmit a predetermined control command to the TV based on the state of the lighting and the air conditioner displayed on the screen of the TV. Further, a control command for controlling the TV can be obtained from an application for controlling the TV, but is not limited thereto. Further, the TV can control the operation of the TV or the operation of the lighting and the air conditioner, based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [

In step S2822, the TV provides a control command to the lighting to control the lighting. The TV may transmit a control command to the lighting using an application for controlling the lighting, based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [ Further, a control command for controlling the illumination can be obtained from an application for controlling the illumination, but is not limited thereto.

In step S2824, the TV provides a control command for controlling the air conditioner to the air conditioner. The TV can transmit a control command to the lighting using an application for controlling the air conditioner based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [ Further, a control command for controlling the air conditioner can be obtained from an application for controlling the air conditioner, but is not limited thereto.

In step S2826, the illumination may be turned on or off based on the control command received from the TV

In step S2828, the air conditioner can turn on or off the power based on the control command received from the TV.

29 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a peripheral device is connected to and controlled by a host device 1000 according to a predetermined topology while the host device 1000 is executing a cooking service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S2900, the host device 1000 selects " cooking service ". Various types of services available to the user can be displayed on the screen of the host device 1000, and the host device 1000 can select " cooking service " based on user input.

In step S2902, the host device 1000 searches for a peripheral device for power control. The host device 1000 may be a home appliance associated with a cooking service, for example, a tablet PC, a gas stove, and an oven. The host device 1000 may search various peripheral devices in the home, and may select a tablet PC, a gas stove, and an oven as peripheral devices related to the cooking service among the searched peripheral devices, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In step S2904, the host device 1000 confirms the topology related to the cooking service. The host device 1000 may determine the topology formation criteria associated with the cooking service, connect the host device 1000 to the tablet PC, and decide to connect the tablet PC to the gas stove and oven.

Although it has been described in the step S2902 and the step S2904 that the host device 1000 determines the connection relation of the peripheral device after searching for the peripheral device, the present invention is not limited thereto. The host device 1000 may identify the topology formation criteria for the catering service and search for the tablet PCs, gas stoves, and ovens in the home based on the identified topology formation criteria.

Also, the host device 1000 can search various peripheral devices in the home, provide information about the searched peripheral device and the status of the host device 1000 (a state in which the cooking service is selected) to the server 4000, (4000) may decide to include the tablet PC, gas stove, and oven in the topology. In this case, the host device 1000 can receive from the server 4000 information regarding the identification values and connection relationships of the tablet PC, the gas stove, and the oven.

In step S2906, the host device 1000 provides connection information for connection to the gas stove and the oven to the tablet PC. Further, in step S2908, the host device 1000 is connected to the tablet PC.

In step S2910, the tablet PC is connected to the gas range based on the received connection information, and in step S2912, the tablet PC is connected to the oven based on the received connection information.

In step S2914, the host device 1000 acquires an application for controlling the connected peripheral device. The host device 1000 may provide the server 4000 with identification values of the tablet PC, the gas stove and the oven and may obtain applications used to control the tablet PC, the gas stove and the oven from the server 4000.

In step S2916, the host device 1000 provides an application for controlling the gas range and an application for controlling the oven to the tablet PC.

In addition, an application for controlling the tablet PC is installed in the host device 1000, and an application for controlling the gas range and an application for controlling the oven may be installed in the tablet PC.

In step S2918, the tablet PC reproduces the cooking content. Cooking content may be provided from the host device 1000 to the tablet PC, but not limited thereto, and may be provided from the server 4000 to the tablet PC. In addition, the cooking content may be a moving picture for cooking a predetermined food, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, the tablet PC displays the status of the gas stove and oven on the tablet PC screen. Tablet PCs can display the status of the gas stove and oven on the tablet PC's screen using an application for controlling the gas range and an application for controlling the oven.

In step S2920, the host device 1000 provides a control command to the tablet PC to control the tablet PC. The user of the host device 1000 sends a predetermined control command from the host device 1000 to the tablet PC 1000 on the basis of the cooking content displayed on the screen of the tablet PC and the state of the gas stove and the oven, Lt; / RTI > In addition, a control command for controlling the tablet PC can be obtained from an application for controlling the tablet PC, but is not limited thereto. Further, the tablet PC can control the operation of the tablet PC, or the operation of the gas stove and the oven, based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [

In step S2922, the tablet PC provides a control command to the gas range to control the gas range. The tablet PC can transmit a control command to the gas range using an application for controlling the gas range based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [ Further, the control command for controlling the gas range can be obtained from an application for controlling the gas range, but is not limited thereto.

In step S2924, the tablet PC provides the oven with a control command for controlling the oven. The tablet PC can transmit a control command to the lighting device using an application for controlling the oven based on the control command received from the host device 1000. [ Further, a control command for controlling the oven can be obtained from an application for controlling the oven, but is not limited thereto.

In step S2926, the gas range can operate according to the control command received from the tablet PC

In step S2928, the oven may operate according to a control command received from the tablet PC.

30 is a diagram illustrating an example in which peripheral devices to be controlled among the peripheral devices retrieved from the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention are selected by user input.

Referring to FIG. 30, the host device 1000 may display a selection list for searching for a peripheral device and selecting at least one of the detected peripheral devices. Further, the host device 1000 can select some or all of the peripheral devices based on the user's selection input. The host device 1000 can search for a peripheral device based on the status of the host device 1000 and the topology setting information, but is not limited thereto.

31 is a diagram showing an example in which a service to be executed in the host device 1000 is selected by a user input according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 31, the host device 1000 may display a list of services that can be provided by the host device 1000 on the screen. In addition, the host device 1000 may select a predetermined service based on user input. The service selected in the host device 1000 may be used to determine a peripheral device connected to the host device 1000. [

32 is a diagram illustrating an example in which one of the topologies recommended in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is selected by user input.

Referring to FIG. 32, the host device 1000 may recommend a topology to a user based on the status of the host device 1000, the detected peripheral device, and topology setting information. Also, the host device 1000 can display a picture showing the connection relation with the peripheral device forming the topology on the screen of the host device 1000, and can determine a predetermined topology based on the user's selection input.

33 is a diagram showing an example of a user interface for controlling a peripheral device displayed on the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the host device 1000 is connected to the TV, and the TV is connected to the lighting and the air conditioner, a UI for controlling the TV, the lighting, and the air conditioner may be displayed on the screen of the host device 1000 as shown in FIG. In addition, the UI for controlling the TV, the lighting, and the air conditioner may include an area 94 for controlling the TV, an area 92 for controlling the lighting, and an area 90 for controlling the air conditioner.

Further, the host device can transmit to the TV a control command for controlling the operation of the TV, based on the user input to the button displayed in the area 94 for controlling the TV.

Further, when the user touches the area 92 for controlling the illumination, the host device 1000 can transmit a predetermined control command to the TV so that the TV can control the illumination.

Also, when the user touches the area 90 for controlling the air conditioner, the host device 1000 can transmit a predetermined control command to the TV so that the TV can control the air conditioner.

34 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a user interface for controlling a peripheral device is generated in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 34 (a), the user can select a part of a plurality of icons 10 indicating the searched peripheral device, and move the selected icon to a predetermined area 30. The peripheral device corresponding to the icon moved to the predetermined area 30 can form a topology together with the host device 1000. [

34 (b), the user can select a predetermined function among a plurality of functions of the selected peripheral device.

34 (c), a control UI (control UI) including the functions of the peripheral device and the peripheral device selected by the user may be displayed on the screen of the host device 1000. [

35 is a block diagram of a host device 1000 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile communication unit 1001 performs call setup, data communication, and the like with the base station through a cellular network such as 3G / 4G. The sub communication unit 1002 performs functions for local communication such as Bluetooth or NFC. The broadcasting unit 1003 receives the DMB broadcasting signal.

The camera unit 1004 includes lenses and optical elements for photographing or photographing.

The sensor unit 1005 includes a gravity sensor that senses the movement of the host device 1000, an illuminance sensor that detects the brightness of light, a proximity sensor that detects the degree of proximity of a person, and a motion sensor that detects movement of a person .

The GPS receiving unit 1006 receives GPS signals from satellites. Various services can be provided to the user using such GPS signals.

The input / output unit 1010 provides an interface with an external device or a person and includes a button 1011, a microphone 1012, a speaker 1013, a vibration motor 1014, a connector 1015, and a keypad 1016 .

The touch screen 1018 receives the user's touch input. The touch screen controller 1017 transmits the touch input inputted through the touch screen 1018 to the control unit 1050. [ The power supply unit 1019 is connected to a battery or an external power source to supply power required for the host device 1000. [

The control unit 1050 executes the programs stored in the memory 1060 to form a wireless LAN link according to the present invention.

Programs stored in the memory 1060 can be classified into a plurality of modules according to their functions. The mobile communication module 1061, the Wi-Fi module 1062, the Bluetooth module 1063, the DMB module 1062, A module 1065, a sensor module 1066, a GPS module 1067, a moving picture playback module 1068, an audio playback module 1069, a power module 1070, a touch screen module 1071, a UI module 1072, Application module 1073, and the like. Although not shown in FIG. 35, the memory 1060 may further include various communication modules including a BLE module (not shown).

The function of each module can be intuitively deduced from the name by a person skilled in the art, and therefore only the application module 1073 will be described here. The application module 1073 enables the host device 1000 to form a topology with surrounding peripheral devices and to control peripheral devices.

The application module 1073 can search peripheral devices using at least one of the mobile communication unit 1001 and the sub communication unit 1002. The application module 1073 can search for peripheral devices that are included in the topology, 3000) can be determined. The application module 1073 can determine the status of the host device 1000 using various modules included in the memory 1060 and can generate status information on the status of the host device 1000. [ In addition, the application module 1073 may determine a peripheral device to be included in a predetermined topology and a topology according to the status of the host device 1000.

The application module 1073 can acquire connection information of the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 and can acquire the connection information of the host device 1000 and the main peripheral device 2000, And the sub-peripheral device 3000 may be connected to each other.

Also, the application module 1073 can acquire an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000, and install the acquired application. The application module 1073 can also acquire an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the sub-peripheral device 3000 or the server 4000 and provide the acquired application to the main peripheral device 2000 .

The application module 1073 also controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 by using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 Can be controlled.

The application module 1073 can determine whether the status of the host device 1000 has been changed by using various modules in the memory 1060 and generate status information about the changed status. In addition, the application module 1073 may change the topology and connect the host device and peripheral devices according to the changed topology, based on the changed status.

Although the functions of the application module 1073 have been described above in detail, the specific functions of the application module 1073 can be inferred from FIGS. 3 to 34. FIG.

36 is a diagram showing an example of an application DB and a peripheral device DB included in the memory 1060 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 36, the application module 1073 in the memory 1060 can be connected to the application DB and the peripheral device DB.

An application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 may be stored in the application DB. Also, at least one of the application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 is configured to control the main peripheral device 2000, the sub peripheral device 3000, But may be provided to at least one of the servers 4000 to the host device 1000, but is not limited thereto.

The application module 1073 also controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 by using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 can do. In particular, the application module 1073 may provide an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000 and the main peripheral device 2000 may provide an application for controlling the sub- The sub peripheral device 3000 can be controlled using an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. [

37 is a diagram illustrating an example in which control command and status information are transmitted and received between the host device 1000 and a peripheral device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

37, the host device 1000 may include an application, an appsession service framework, an appsession protocol stack / library, and a network module. The peripheral device may also include an application, an appsession service framework, an appsession protocol stack / library, and a network module. The application of the host device and the application of the peripheral may be applications used for forming the topology and controlling the device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the appsession service may be a topology formation service and device control service provided by an embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the appsession protocol may be a protocol used in the topology formation service and device control service provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Also, the network module included in the host device 1000 and the network module included in the peripheral device can transmit and receive data to each other, the control command generated in the host device 1000 is transmitted to the peripheral device, The status information of the host device 1000 can be transmitted to the host device 1000. [

One embodiment of the present invention may also be embodied in the form of a recording medium including instructions executable by a computer, such as program modules, being executed by a computer. Computer readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a computer and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. In addition, the computer-readable medium may include both computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes both volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Communication media typically includes any information delivery media, including computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave, or other transport mechanism.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only and that those of ordinary skill in the art can readily understand that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. will be. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the detailed description and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are to be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention do.

Claims (39)

A method for a main peripheral device to control a sub-peripheral device,
Receiving device information about a sub-peripheral device from a host device;
Receiving status information on the status of the host device from the host device;
Obtaining topology setting information related to a topology formation criterion;
Determining a sub-peripheral device to be included in the topology based on the status information and the topology setting information;
Connecting the host device and the determined sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device; And
Controlling the sub-peripheral device based on control information received from the host device;
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The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the status information includes information on a type of content executed in the host device,
Wherein the topology setting information includes information on a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to a type of the content and includes information on a connection relationship between the host device, the main peripheral device and the sub- In method.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the status information includes information on a type of a service provided by the host device,
Wherein the topology setting information includes information on a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to a type of the service and information on a connection relationship between the host device, , Way.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the status information includes user information about a user of the host device,
Wherein the topology setting information includes information on a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to the user and includes information on a connection relationship between the host device, the main peripheral device and a sub-peripheral device .
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the topology setting information includes information on a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to an attribute of the main peripheral device and includes information on a connection relationship between the host device, How to do it.
The method according to claim 1,
Receiving application information regarding an application used to control the sub-peripheral from the host device; And
Installing the application based on the received application information;
Further comprising:
Wherein the step of controlling the sub-peripheral device controls the sub-peripheral device using the installed application.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the topology setting information is information on the topology formation criterion according to functions of the main peripheral device and the sub-
Wherein the sub-peripheral to be included in the topology is determined according to the function of the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.
The method according to claim 1,
Confirming the topology including the changed sub-peripherals as the sub-peripherals around the host device are changed;
Connecting to the changed sub-peripheral device based on a topology including the changed sub-peripheral device; And
Controlling the changed sub-peripheral device;
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The method according to claim 1,
Receiving firmware of the sub-peripheral device corresponding to the function of the sub-peripheral device from the host device; And
Providing the received firmware to the sub-peripheral device;
Further comprising:
Wherein the firmware is provided from the server to the main peripheral via the host device.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the function of the sub-peripheral device is determined based on a connection relationship between the sub-peripheral device, the main peripheral device, and the host device.
A method for a host device to control a peripheral device,
Searching for a peripheral device;
Determining a main peripheral device and a sub-peripheral device among the searched peripheral devices based on a topology formation criterion matched to a state of the host device;
Connecting the main peripheral device, the sub-peripheral device, and the host device based on the topology formation criterion; And
Controlling the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device;
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12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the status of the host device includes a type of content executed in the host device,
Wherein the topology formation criterion includes a criterion relating to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology, a criterion relating to a connection relation between the host device, the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device according to the type of the content .
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the status of the host device includes a type of a service provided by the host device,
Wherein the topology formation criterion includes a criterion relating to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology, a criterion relating to a connection relation between the host device, the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device according to the type of the service .
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the status of the host device includes a user of the host device,
Wherein the topology formation criterion includes a criterion relating to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to the user, a criterion regarding a connection relation between the host device, the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the topology formation criterion includes a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to an attribute of the main peripheral device and includes a criterion relating to a connection relation between the host device, How to do it.
12. The method of claim 11,
Receiving an application for controlling the main peripheral device from a server; And
Installing an application for controlling the main peripheral device;
Further comprising:
Wherein the main peripheral device is controlled by the host device based on the installed application.
17. The method of claim 16,
Providing application information regarding an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device;
Further comprising:
Wherein an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device is installed in the main peripheral device based on the provided application information.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the topology formation criterion is a formation criterion of the topology according to functions of the main peripheral device and the sub-
Wherein the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device to be included in the topology are determined according to the functions of the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.
12. The method of claim 11,
Confirming the topology including the changed sub-peripherals as the sub-peripherals around the host device are changed; And
Connecting the modified sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device based on a topology including the changed sub-peripheral device;
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12. The method of claim 11,
Receiving firmware of the sub-peripheral device corresponding to the function of the sub-peripheral device from the host device; And
Providing the received firmware to the main peripheral device;
Further comprising:
Wherein the firmware is provided from the main peripheral to the sub-peripheral.
21. The method of claim 20,
Wherein the function of the sub-peripheral device is determined based on a connection relationship between the sub-peripheral device, the main peripheral device, and the host device.
Transmitting status information on the status of the host device to the peripheral device;
Connecting the peripheral device and the host device in response to a connection request from the peripheral device; And
Controlling the connected peripheral device;
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Based on the status information of the host device and a topology formation criterion provided from the server to the peripheral device, it is determined whether the peripheral device requests the connection to the host device,
Wherein whether the peripheral device is a main peripheral device or a sub-peripheral device is determined based on the status information and the topology formation criterion.
Requesting a server of firmware of a sub-peripheral device connected to a main peripheral device connected to the host device according to a predetermined topology;
Receiving the requested firmware from the server; And
Providing the received firmware to the sub-peripheral device;
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Wherein the step of requesting the firmware provides the server with at least one of information on a connection relation of the sub-peripheral devices and information on functions of the sub-peripheral devices connected to the main peripheral device,
Wherein the firmware provided to the sub-peripheral device is used by the sub-peripheral device to control the operation of the sub-peripheral device according to a control command provided from the host device or the main peripheral device. How to control.

The host device searching for a peripheral device, determining a main peripheral device and a sub-peripheral device among the searched peripheral devices;
Providing the host device with device information about the sub-peripheral device and status information on the status of the host device to the main peripheral device;
The server providing topology setting information regarding the topology formation criteria to the main peripheral device;
Selecting, by the main peripheral device, at least one of the sub-peripheral devices based on the device information, the status information, and the topology setting information;
Connecting the selected sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device; And
The main peripheral device controlling the connected sub peripheral device;
And a peripheral device control system.
A memory in which at least one program is stored; And
And a processor for forming a topology with a peripheral device by executing at least one program by executing the at least one program and controlling the peripheral device,
Wherein the at least one program comprises:
Searching for a peripheral device;
Determining a main peripheral device and a sub-peripheral device among the searched peripheral devices based on a topology formation criterion matched to a state of the host device;
Connecting the main peripheral device, the sub-peripheral device, and the host device based on the topology formation criterion; And
Controlling the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device;
The host device comprising:
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the status of the host device includes a type of content executed in the host device,
Wherein the topology formation criterion includes a criterion relating to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology, a criterion relating to a connection relation between the host device, the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device according to the type of the content. device.
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the status of the host device includes a type of a service provided by the host device,
Wherein the topology formation criterion includes a criterion relating to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology, a criterion relating to a connection relation between the host device, the main peripheral device and the sub- device.
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the status of the host device includes a user of the host device,
Wherein the topology formation criterion includes a criterion relating to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to the user, and a criterion regarding a connection relation between the host device, the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the topology formation criterion includes a criterion related to a type of a peripheral device to be included in the topology according to an attribute of the main peripheral device and includes a criterion relating to a connection relation between the host device, To the host device.
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the at least one program comprises:
Receiving an application for controlling the main peripheral device from a server; And
Installing an application for controlling the main peripheral device;
And < RTI ID = 0.0 >
Wherein the main peripheral device is controlled by the host device based on the installed application.
31. The method of claim 30,
Wherein the at least one program comprises:
Providing application information regarding an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device;
And < RTI ID = 0.0 >
And an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device is installed in the main peripheral device based on the provided application information.
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the topology formation criterion is a formation criterion of the topology according to functions of the main peripheral device and the sub-
Wherein the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device to be included in the topology are determined according to the functions of the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device.
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the at least one program comprises:
Confirming the topology including the changed sub-peripherals as the sub-peripherals around the host device are changed; And
Connecting the modified sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device based on a topology including the changed sub-peripheral device;
The host device further comprising:
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the at least one program comprises:
Receiving firmware of the sub-peripheral device corresponding to the function of the sub-peripheral device from the host device; And
Providing the received firmware to the main peripheral device;
And < RTI ID = 0.0 >
Wherein the firmware is provided from the main peripheral device to the sub-peripheral device.
35. The method of claim 34,
Wherein the function of the sub-peripheral device is determined based on a connection relationship between the sub-peripheral device, the main peripheral device, and the host device.
A computer-readable recording medium recording a program for causing a computer to execute the method of claim 1.
A computer-readable recording medium recording a program for causing a computer to execute the method of claim 11.
22. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method of claim 22.
23. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method of claim 23.

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