KR102368388B1 - Interworking apparatus between vehicle terminal and wearable devices and interworking method between vehicle terminal and wearable devices - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a device for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device, and a method for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device. An interworking device between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention is based on an interface for connecting a first smart device located within a selected coverage area with the vehicle terminal, and wearable information obtained from the first smart device a controller for allocating a registration ID to a first wearable device connected to the first smart device, and the first wearable device identified by the registration ID via the first smart device; and a processor for transmitting data between vehicle terminals.

Description

A device for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device, and a method for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device

The present invention relates to an interfacing technology between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device, and an interworking device between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device that supports a connection service with a vehicle terminal regardless of various communication methods in each wearable device, and a vehicle terminal and It relates to a method of interworking between wearable devices.

IT devices with various functions and high performance, such as smart phones, tablet PCs, and notebook computers, have been developed and used. ), the development of technology for combining with a vehicle terminal that performs functions such as playing or providing a route guidance service is continuously being developed.

On the other hand, as a next-generation mobile technology, wearable devices that are worn or attached to the body such as glasses, watches, and accessories by wirelessly interworking with IT devices such as smart phones and tablet PCs are attracting attention. Wearable devices can be carried around like a part of the body, so they are convenient to use anytime and anywhere, and they can communicate with users continuously, and can continuously record detailed information about the surrounding environment or changes in an individual's body in real time.

In particular, wearable devices allow users to use IT devices such as smart phones, tablet PCs, and laptops without using their hands. may have the advantage of enabling

However, wearable devices currently being released have different functions, supported I/O methods, and communication connection methods for each device. can have problems.

Accordingly, there is a demand for the development of a technology that enables the vehicle terminal to be easily and conveniently connected and used with wearable devices having various connection methods for each device.

An embodiment of the present invention provides at least one first wearable device located within a selected coverage area (eg, within a vehicle) in a state in which the vehicle terminal and the first smart device (eg, the driver's smart phone) are connected. 1 By supporting a connection to a vehicle terminal via a smart device, the purpose of this is to enable a connection service with a vehicle terminal to be more easily supported without being limited by various communication methods in each first wearable device.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides a second wearable device connected to another second smart device (eg, a passenger's smart phone) located within a selected coverage area while the vehicle terminal and the first smart device are connected. By supporting connection to the vehicle terminal via the first and second smart devices, the purpose is to more easily link with various wearable devices owned by other users to use various services.

An interworking device between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention is based on an interface for connecting a first smart device located within a selected coverage area with the vehicle terminal, and wearable information obtained from the first smart device a controller for allocating a registration ID to a first wearable device connected to the first smart device, and the first wearable device identified by the registration ID via the first smart device; and a processor for transmitting data between vehicle terminals.

In addition, the method for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of connecting a first smart device located within a selected coverage with the vehicle terminal, and wearable information obtained from the first smart device allocating a registration ID to a first wearable device connected to the first smart device based on , transmitting data between the vehicle terminals.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a state in which the vehicle terminal and the first smart device (eg, the driver's smart phone) are connected, at least one first wearable that is located within a selected coverage area (eg, in the vehicle) By supporting the device to be connected to the vehicle terminal via the first smart device, the connection service with the vehicle terminal can be more easily supported without being limited by various communication methods in each first wearable device. That is, according to the present invention, another wearable device may be indirectly connected to the vehicle terminal in accordance with a communication method supported by the wearable device while connected to the vehicle terminal.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to connect and use several wearable devices owned by a user at the same time, so that various functions possessed by each wearable device can be used at the same time.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, while the vehicle terminal and the first smart device are connected, the second wearable is connected to another second smart device (eg, a passenger's smart phone) located within a selected coverage area. By supporting the device to be connected to the vehicle terminal via the first and second smart devices, it is possible to more easily link with various wearable devices owned by other users to use various services. For example, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a state in which the driver's smart phone and the passenger's smart phone are connected, the driver and the passenger (all passengers in the vehicle) freely link their wearable devices with the vehicle terminal in the vehicle. can make it usable.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when a new wearable device is released, if only a communication module between the smart device and the wearable device is additionally developed, the existing vehicle terminal and the new wearable device can be easily connected, so that the vehicle terminal and the new wearable device can be easily connected. It can shorten the service development period for interworking between wearable devices.

1 is a diagram illustrating an overall connection relationship between a companion device, a vehicle terminal, a smart device located within a selected coverage area, and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of an interworking device between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a memory for recording a registration ID allocated to a wearable device in the device for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 to 6 are flowcharts illustrating a sequence of a method for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an apparatus and method for updating an application program according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited or limited by the examples. Like reference numerals in each figure indicate like elements.

A device for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention connects data communication between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device according to a connection method using a smart device, and a vehicle for controlling a vehicle terminal received from the wearable device To transmit a control signal or information about the wearable device (eg, the function of the wearable device, the type of the installed sensor and the sensed sensor information, etc.) to the vehicle terminal through the data communication, or to control the wearable device received from the vehicle terminal A wearable control signal or vehicle information may be transmitted to the wearable device through the data communication.

In this case, the interworking device between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may transmit a wearable control signal or vehicle information to the wearable device according to each wearable device in consideration of the information about the wearable device (sensor type and function, etc.).

In addition, the interlocking device between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device can connect the first smart device and the plurality of first wearable devices worn by the user (eg, the vehicle driver) of the first smart device at the same time, and when connected, a registration ID is issued , the first smart device and each first wearable device may be distinguished.

In addition, the interworking device between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device includes a second smart device of another user (eg, a passenger in a vehicle) connected to the first smart device while connected to the first smart device and a second wearable device worn by the other user. With respect to the device, when authenticated by the first smart device, data communication between the vehicle terminal and the second wearable device may be connected.

1 is a diagram illustrating an overall connection relationship between a device for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device, a vehicle terminal, a smart device located within a selected coverage area, and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may be connected to the vehicle terminal 110 through a cable and installed inside the vehicle (eg, a dashboard). Here, the vehicle terminal 110 may be a control unit that comprehensively controls the movement of the vehicle or states such as temperature and wind strength, or a vehicle display mounted on the vehicle, vehicle audio, and vehicle AVN (Audio-Video-Navigation). It may be at least one of a device and a navigation device.

The interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device connects the first smart device 121 located within the selected coverage (eg, inside the vehicle) with the vehicle terminal 110 , and the first smart device 121 . A registration ID (eg, 'AC1980BDmu') may be assigned to the first wearable device 122 connected to the first smart device 121 based on the wearable information obtained from the . Here, the registration ID may be assigned by combining a phone number and a MAC address of the first smart device 121 or a device name and a MAC address of the first wearable device 122 in the wearable information.

The interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may transmit data between the first wearable device 122 identified by the registration ID and the vehicle terminal 110 via the first smart device 121 .

As an example, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device receives at least one of a pulse rate, body temperature, UV absorption, EEG, EMG, and stress received from the first wearable device 122 via the first smart device 121 . It is possible to control the vehicle terminal 110 by generating a vehicle control signal based on sensor information regarding the user's state and transmitting the vehicle control signal to the vehicle terminal 110 .

In this case, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may directly receive a vehicle control signal for controlling the vehicle terminal 110 from the first wearable device 122 and transmit it to the vehicle terminal 110 , and the receiving It is also possible to transfer the sensor information as it is to the vehicle terminal 110 .

In addition, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device generates a wearable control signal based on vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal 110, and generates the wearable control signal as a first wearable device identified by the registration ID ( 122) to control the first wearable device 122.

In this case, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may directly receive a wearable control signal for controlling the first wearable device 122 from the vehicle terminal 110 and transmit it to the first wearable device 122, The received vehicle information may be transferred to the first wearable device 122 as it is.

Here, the first wearable device 122 worn by the user (eg, a vehicle driver) of the first smart device 121 may be a plurality of smart watches, smart glasses, and the like. The interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device distinguishes each first wearable device 122 using the registration ID assigned when the first wearable device 122 is connected, so that a plurality of first wearable devices 122 data can be transmitted at the same time.

That is, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device can connect and use several wearable devices owned by the user or other users (passengers) at the same time, so that various functions possessed by each wearable device can be used at the same time. .

As another example, when the second smart device 131 is connected to the first smart device 121 by NFC tagging, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device passes through the first smart device 121 . to allocate a registration ID (eg, 'AB2121BFsy') to the second wearable device 132 connected to the second smart device based on the wearable information obtained from the second smart device 131, Data may be transmitted between the second wearable device 132 identified by the registration ID and the vehicle terminal 110 via the device 121 and the second smart device 131 .

In detail, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device is another user (eg, a passenger in a vehicle) received from the second wearable device 132 via the first smart device 121 and the second smart device 131 . ), it is possible to control the vehicle terminal 110 by generating a vehicle control signal based on the sensor information regarding the state and transmitting the vehicle control signal to the vehicle terminal 110 .

In addition, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device generates a wearable control signal based on vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal 110, and generates the wearable control signal as a second wearable device identified by the registration ID ( 132) to control the first wearable device 132.

In this case, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may directly receive a wearable control signal for controlling the second wearable device 132 from the vehicle terminal 110 and transmit it to the second wearable device 132, The received vehicle information may be transferred to the second wearable device 132 as it is.

In the present invention, the interworking device 100 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may process and transmit a wearable control signal or vehicle information suitable for each wearable device in consideration of information about the wearable device (sensor type and function, etc.).

As such, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a state in which the vehicle terminal and the first smart device (eg, the driver's smart phone) are connected, at least one By supporting the first wearable device to be connected to the vehicle terminal via the first smart device, the connection service with the vehicle terminal can be more easily supported without being limited by various communication methods in each first wearable device.

2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of an interworking device between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an interface 210 , a controller 220 , a processor 230 , and a memory 240 . can

The interface 210 connects the first smart device located within the selected coverage (eg, inside the vehicle, a range in which short-range wireless communication is possible, etc.) with the vehicle terminal.

As an example, the interface 210 uses any one short-range wireless communication of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC (Near Field Communication) supported by the first smart device, the first smart device and the vehicle terminal may be connected.

Specifically, the interface 210 searches for and connects (connects) the first smart device located within the set coverage (eg, within a radius of '1m') of short-range wireless communication while connected to the vehicle terminal through a wired cable, A connection may be made between the first smart device and the vehicle terminal.

The smart device referred to in the present invention may be an IT device of at least one of a smart phone, a tablet PC, and a notebook computer.

Here, when a plurality of smart devices are located within the coverage, the interface 210 searches for a smart device that temporally first entered the coverage as the first smart device, or a smart device with the highest signal strength in the coverage. A device (eg, a smart device located in a front seat rather than a rear seat or a driver's seat rather than a passenger seat in a vehicle) may be searched for as the first smart device. In this case, the first smart device may be continuously changed according to the entry/exit of the smart device into the coverage.

Alternatively, the interface 210 may transmit device information (eg, phone number, device number, user name, etc.) about the first smart device (smart device of the vehicle driver) from the user (driver) of the first smart device in advance. The input is received and recorded in the memory 240, and when a driving command for the interlocking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device (eg, a 'power on' button or a 'device search' menu is selected) is input, the location is located in the coverage area Among a plurality of smart devices, the first smart device matching the device information recorded in the memory 240 may be searched for. In this case, the first smart device may be exemplified as, for example, a smart device of a vehicle driver, and a second smart device to be described later may be exemplified as a smart device of a vehicle passenger.

In the present invention, the vehicle terminal includes a control unit that comprehensively controls the state of vehicle movement, temperature, wind strength, etc., a vehicle display mounted on the vehicle, vehicle audio, an AVN (Audio-Video-Navigation) device for the vehicle, and a navigation device. There may be at least one. The interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may be connected to the vehicle terminal by a wired cable and installed inside the vehicle (eg, a dashboard).

The controller 220 allocates a registration ID to the first wearable device connected to the first smart device based on the wearable information obtained from the first smart device.

The controller 220 may request and obtain wearable information from the first smart device by interworking with the connection with the first smart device.

Here, the wearable information is information about a first wearable device connected to the first smart device, and includes a phone number and MAC address of the first smart device, a device name and MAC address of the first wearable device, and the first wearable device. 1 It may include at least one of functions retained in the wearable device.

For example, referring to FIG. 3 , the wearable information obtained from the first smart device includes a phone number '010-6401-1980' and a MAC address of 'AC:1B:DE:6B:31:7C' of the first smart device. ', device name 'mu01' of the first wearable device, MAC address 'BD:2C:EF:5C:11:6B' and functions 'Camera, microphone, voice memo, speaker, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, vibration, smart key, voice Calls, messages, Internet searches, pulse rate, and body temperature measurement'.

The controller 220 may record the registration ID assigned to the first wearable device by combining the wearable information in the memory 240 in association with the wearable information, and the processor 230 to be described later obtains the registration ID. , to notify the first wearable device and the first smart device.

For example, referring to FIG. 3 , in the wearable information acquired from the first smart device, the controller 220 includes a phone number '010-6401-1980' and a MAC address of 'AC:1B:DE: 6B:31:7C', the device name 'mu01' of the first wearable device, and a part (bold text part) of the MAC address 'BD:2C:EF:5C:11:6B' are combined for the first wearable device A registration ID 'AC1980BDmu' may be allocated, and the allocated registration ID may be registered in the memory 240 together with the wearable information.

Through this, the controller 220 can easily retrieve from the memory 240 the registration ID of the first wearable device to be transmitted or controlled, and various types of first devices connected to the first smart device A wearable device can be easily identified through the registration ID.

The processor 230 transmits data between the first wearable device identified by the registration ID and the vehicle terminal via the first smart device.

For example, the processor 230 transmits (transmits) vehicle information or a wearable control signal received from the vehicle terminal to the first wearable device via the first smart device, or a sensor received from the first wearable device. Information or a vehicle control signal may be transmitted to the vehicle terminal.

As described above, according to the present invention, the state of the vehicle terminal can be easily recognized or controlled through the first wearable device being worn, thereby providing convenience to the user (eg, the driver of the vehicle) and promoting safety.

Here, the vehicle information includes, for example, vehicle state information of at least one of vehicle speed, current location, internal temperature, wind strength, residual fuel, and residual battery, and route from a departure point to a destination, direction change, speed limit, and The route may include information about at least one of the speed detection camera positions on the route, and content information about a title, artist, genre, play time, playlist, channel, etc. related to multimedia content executed in the vehicle terminal.

The wearable control signal is a signal for controlling a function included in the first wearable device. For example, a sensor mounted on the first wearable device 'smart watch' is executed to measure the user's pulse rate and body temperature, or 1 It may be a signal that controls the wearable device 'smart watch' to vibrate.

The vehicle control signal is a signal for controlling the vehicle terminal, for example, adjusting air conditioning settings such as vehicle interior temperature or wind strength, inputting a change of departure point or destination related to road guidance, and next song related to multimedia content being played It may be a control signal for performing reproduction, volume increase, channel change input, and the like.

As another example, the processor 230 may control the first wearable device by transmitting a wearable control signal generated based on vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal to the first wearable device.

Specifically, the processor 230 identifies by the registration ID when the vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal is associated with 'risk occurrence' of at least one of lane departure, blind spot vehicle warning, fuel shortage, and battery abnormality. A wearable control signal may be transmitted to the first wearable device to be used, and a vibration or a warning sound may be generated in the first wearable device.

For example, the processor 230 transmits a wearable control signal to the smart watch worn by the user because the vehicle information 'lane departure' received from the vehicle terminal is associated with the occurrence of danger, and the smart watch generates vibrations to create a risk to the user. can be notified.

In addition, when the vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal is associated with 'way guidance' of at least one of a change of direction, a speeding warning, and a danger area notification, the processor 230 is configured to be configured to be configured to be configured to be configured to be configured to be configured to be configured to be identified by the registration ID of the first wearable device. By transmitting a wearable control signal to the device, the first wearable device may generate a vibration or a notification sound, or display the vehicle information on a screen of the first wearable device.

For example, the processor 230 transmits a wearable control signal to the smart watch worn by the user to generate vibration twice briefly to enable the user to navigate because the vehicle information 'move to the right' received from the vehicle terminal is related to the route guidance. You can make it simple to recognize a change of direction without looking at it.

In this case, the processor 230 may transmit the wearable control signal to the first wearable device in consideration of the sensor type and function supported by the first wearable device.

For example, when vehicle information regarding 'moving to the right' is received from the vehicle terminal, the processor 230 checks the function 'vibration' supported by the smart watch in the memory unit 240, and the smart watch according to the corresponding function. It is possible to generate and transmit a wearable control signal for generating vibration in the device.

As another example, the processor 230 may control the vehicle terminal by transmitting a vehicle control signal generated based on sensor information received from the first wearable device to the vehicle terminal.

Specifically, the processor 230 is configured to generate sensor information regarding a user's state of at least one of pulse rate, body temperature, UV absorption, brain wave, electromyography, and stress by the sensor mounted on the first wearable device, the sensor information It is possible to control at least one function of music reproduction and air conditioning setting in the vehicle terminal by transmitting a vehicle control signal based on

For example, when it is determined that the user (the vehicle driver) is driving drowsy from the sensor information regarding the pulse rate and brain waves received from the smart watch, the processor 230 lowers the internal temperature of the vehicle and increases the volume of multimedia content being played. It is possible to transmit a vehicle control signal for the vehicle terminal.

In addition, when at least one of a touch input, a voice input, and a gesture input is generated to the first wearable device, the processor 230 transmits a vehicle control signal corresponding to the input to the vehicle terminal, and the vehicle terminal You can control at least one function among music playback, directions, and air conditioning settings.

For example, when the screen of the smart watch is touched or when 'next' is input by voice through the microphone of the smart watch, the processor 230 generates a vehicle control signal so that the next song is played in the vehicle terminal that plays the music content. can be transmitted to the vehicle terminal.

In addition, the processor 230 may transmit vehicle information regarding the current temperature '23 °C', wind strength 'medium', and wind direction 'left and right' received from the vehicle terminal to the smart watch via the first smart device. When the screen is touched twice by the user who has checked the vehicle information through the smart watch, the processor 230 may generate a vehicle control signal to lower the current temperature by 2°C in the vehicle terminal and transmit it to the vehicle terminal.

In addition, the processor 230 executes, through a touch or voice input on the screen of the smart watch, a destination change for a route currently guiding the route in the vehicle terminal, a new route search, cancellation of route guidance, movement to a recent destination screen, etc. As much as possible, a vehicle control signal may be generated and transmitted to the vehicle terminal.

As such, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to more easily support a connection service with a vehicle terminal without being limited by various communication methods in each first wearable device. That is, according to the present invention, another wearable device may be indirectly connected to the vehicle terminal in accordance with a communication method supported by the wearable device while connected to the vehicle terminal.

According to an embodiment, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may transmit data to a plurality of first wearable devices at the same time to utilize various functions of each first wearable device.

Specifically, the processor 230 transmits data generated from the vehicle terminal to each of all first wearable devices to which the registration ID is assigned, and also a time interval (eg, '1 second) selected from the plurality of first wearable devices. '), it is possible to simultaneously transmit a plurality of data generated within the vehicle terminal.

For example, the processor 230 may transmit vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal to a smart watch and smart glasses connected to the first smart device, respectively. In addition, the processor 230 may simultaneously transmit a vehicle control signal or sensor information received from the smart watch and the smart glasses to the vehicle terminal. In this case, when the smart watch and the vehicle control signal received from the smart glasses conflict with each other, the processor 230 considers priorities for a plurality of preset first wearable devices, Only the vehicle control signal may be transmitted to the vehicle terminal.

Also, according to an embodiment, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may transmit data between the second wearable device of the second smart device and the vehicle terminal under the approval of the first smart device.

The first smart device may receive terminal information (eg, phone number, user name, device number, etc.) from the second smart device requesting access through NFC tagging and display it on the screen. When access is accepted by the user (vehicle driver), the first smart device may connect (access) to the second smart device through short-range wireless communication.

When the second smart device is connected to the first smart device by NFC tagging, the controller 220 is configured to perform the second smart device based on wearable information obtained from the second smart device via the first smart device. To the second wearable device connected to the smart device, a registration ID is assigned, and the processor 230 is configured to connect the second wearable device identified by the registration ID via the first and second smart devices to the second wearable device. , data may be transmitted between the vehicle terminals.

That is, like the first wearable device, the processor 230 may transmit/receive vehicle information, sensor information, vehicle control signal, and wearable control signal between the second wearable device and the vehicle terminal. Accordingly, the vehicle driver can simultaneously use various functions possessed by each wearable device by simultaneously connecting several wearable devices possessed by the vehicle driver and the wearable devices of the passenger.

In this case, when the processor 230 transmits the vehicle information or the wearable control signal received from the vehicle terminal to any one of the first wearable device and the second wearable device, the registration ID assigned to each wearable device from the memory unit 240 . The first wearable device and the second wearable device may be distinguished from each other with reference to .

In addition, according to an embodiment, when the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device is connected to a plurality of wearable devices, a specific wearable device and a vehicle in consideration of a priority set in the wearable device or a function possessed by each wearable device Data may be transmitted between terminals.

Specifically, in each of the first and second wearable devices, the processor 230 selects one input in consideration of priority with respect to an input occurring within a selected time interval, and selects a vehicle corresponding to the selected input. A control signal may be transmitted to the vehicle terminal.

For example, the processor 230 generates a touch input for 'play next song' from the first wearable device 'smart watch' and receives a voice input for 'play previous song' from the second wearable device 'smart glasses' Upon occurrence, according to a touch input from a first wearable device connected to a first smart device with a relatively higher priority, a vehicle control signal can be generated and transmitted to the vehicle terminal so that the next song can be played in the vehicle terminal there is.

In addition, the processor 230 retrieves the registration ID assigned to the wearable device having a lighting control function from the memory 240 when vehicle information regarding the internal brightness less than a set value is received from the vehicle terminal, and the retrieved A wearable device identified by a registration ID may transmit a wearable control signal related to an increase in a lighting value.

For example, when the vehicle enters the tunnel and the interior brightness of the vehicle rapidly darkens, the processor 230 searches the memory 240 for 'smart glasses', a wearable device having a 'wireless light' function, and searches for the wearable device. Using the registration ID 'AB2121BFsy' assigned to the device, a wearable control signal related to an increase in lighting value can be transmitted to the 'smart glasses'. Through this, the user (the driver of the vehicle) can drive more safely through the wireless light that is automatically executed on the wearable device of the passenger even in an environment that is suddenly dark.

As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a state in which the driver's smart phone and the passenger's smart phone are connected, the driver and the passenger (all passengers in the vehicle) in the vehicle link their wearable devices with the vehicle terminal. can be freely used.

Hereinafter, a process of allocating a registration ID to the first wearable device will be described with reference to FIG. 3 .

3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a memory for recording a registration ID allocated to a wearable device in the device for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the interworking device between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention allocates a registration ID to the wearable device connected to the smart device based on wearable information obtained from the smart device, and , the assigned registration ID may be associated with the wearable information and recorded in the memory 310 .

For example, the interworking device between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device includes the phone number '010-6401-1980' and the MAC address 'AC:1B:DE:6B' of the first smart device in the wearable information acquired from the first smart device. :31:7C', the device name 'mu01' of the first wearable device, and a part of the MAC address 'BD:2C:EF:5C:11:6B', and the registration ID 'AC1980BDmu' for the first wearable device may be allocated, and the allocated registration ID may be registered in the memory 310 together with the wearable information.

In addition, the interworking device between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device includes the phone number '010-1253-2121' and the MAC address 'AB:6C:2E:5C:61' of the second smart device in the wearable information acquired from the second smart device. :2B', the device name 'sys02' of the second wearable device, and a part of the MAC address 'BF:5C:AC:3B:21:5A' are combined to allocate a registration ID 'AB2121BFsy' to the second wearable device and the assigned registration ID may be registered in the memory 310 together with the wearable information.

Through this, the interworking device between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device can easily retrieve the registration ID of the wearable device that is to be transmitted or controlled from the memory 310, even when connected to a plurality of wearable devices. Data transmission can be performed simultaneously or selectively with the wearable device.

Hereinafter, a work flow of the interworking device 200 between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4 .

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The interworking method between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device according to the present embodiment may be performed by the above-described interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in step 410 , the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device connects the first smart device located within the selected coverage with the vehicle terminal.

Here, the coverage may be exemplified by, for example, a communication range within a vehicle or within a short-range wireless communication of any one of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC (Near Field Communication).

That is, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device searches for and connects (connects) the first smart device located in the coverage, while being connected to the vehicle terminal through a wired cable, so that the first smart device and the vehicle You can connect between terminals.

In step 420, the companion device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device provides a registration ID for the first wearable device connected to the first smart device based on the wearable information obtained from the first smart device. allocate

Here, the wearable information is information about a first wearable device connected to the first smart device, and includes a phone number and MAC address of the first smart device, a device name and MAC address of the first wearable device, and the first wearable device. 1 It may include at least one of functions retained in the wearable device.

For example, referring to FIG. 3 , the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device includes a phone number '010-6401-1980' and a MAC address of the first smart device in the wearable information acquired from the first smart device. 'AC:1B:DE:6B:31:7C', the device name 'mu01' of the first wearable device, and a part of the MAC address 'BD:2C:EF:5C:11:6B' are combined to form the first wearable device. A registration ID 'AC1980BDmu' may be allocated to a device, and the allocated registration ID may be registered in the memory together with the wearable information. Through this, the companion device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device can easily retrieve the registration ID of the first wearable device, which is to transmit information or control, from the memory.

In step 430, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device transmits data between the first wearable device identified by the registration ID and the vehicle terminal via the first smart device.

For example, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device transmits (transmits) vehicle information or a wearable control signal received from the vehicle terminal to the first wearable device via the first smart device, or The sensor information or vehicle control signal received from the wearable device may be transmitted to the vehicle terminal. Through this, the user (vehicle driver) may more safely and easily recognize or control the state of the vehicle terminal through the first wearable device being worn.

As another example, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device transmits a wearable control signal generated based on vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal to the first wearable device to control the first wearable device, or The vehicle terminal may be controlled by transmitting a vehicle control signal generated based on sensor information received from the wearable device to the vehicle terminal.

For example, when the vehicle information 'lane departure' received from the vehicle terminal is associated with danger, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device transmits a wearable control signal to the smart watch worn by the user to the smart watch. can generate vibration to notify the user of danger.

In addition, when the vehicle information 'move to the right' received from the vehicle terminal is related to road guidance, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device transmits a wearable control signal to the smart watch worn by the user to shorten the vibration. It can be generated twice so that the user can simply recognize the change of direction without looking at the navigation.

At this time, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device may check the memory unit for functions supported by the smart watch other than 'vibration', generate a wearable control signal in a form suitable for the corresponding function, and transmit it to the smart watch.

In addition, when it is determined that the user (the vehicle driver) is driving drowsy from the sensor information regarding the pulse rate and brain waves received from the smart watch, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device lowers the internal temperature of the vehicle and plays multimedia A vehicle control signal for increasing the volume of content may be transmitted to the vehicle terminal.

In addition, when the screen of the smart watch is touched or 'Next' is input through the microphone of the smart watch by voice, the interworking device 200 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device plays the next song in the vehicle terminal that is playing the music content. A vehicle control signal may be generated and transmitted to the vehicle terminal.

As such, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to more easily support a connection service with a vehicle terminal without being limited by various communication methods in each first wearable device. That is, according to the present invention, another wearable device may be indirectly connected to the vehicle terminal in accordance with a communication method supported by the wearable device while connected to the vehicle terminal.

5 to 6 are flowcharts illustrating a sequence of a method for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 to 6 , the companion device 500 between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device (hereinafter, the companion device 500 ) may be connected to the vehicle terminal 510 by a cable (step 501 ). For example, the companion device 500 may be connected to the vehicle terminal 510 by a wired cable and installed inside the vehicle (eg, a dashboard).

In addition, the first smart device 521 is connected (connected) to the first wearable device 522 worn by the user of the first smart device 521 through short-range wireless communication, and the coverage selected for the companion device 500 is (eg, within the vehicle or within a range where short-range wireless communication is possible, etc.) (step 502 ). Alternatively, the first smart device 521 may be connected to the first wearable device 522 while entering the coverage.

Thereafter, the companion device 500 connects the first smart device 521 located within the coverage to the vehicle terminal ( 510) and requests wearable information from the first smart device 521 (step 503).

The companion device 500 acquires the wearable information from the first smart device 521 (step 504). That is, according to the request, the first smart device 521 checks at least one of a device name, a MAC address, and a function held in the first wearable device 522 from the connected first wearable device 522, , it is possible to transmit wearable information including at least one of a device name, a MAC address, a function, and a phone number and a MAC address of the first smart device 521 related to the checked first wearable device 522 to the companion device 500 . there is.

The companion device 500 records the registration ID assigned to the first wearable device 522 by combining the wearable information in a memory in association with the wearable information, and records the registration ID with the first wearable device 522 Notifies the first smart device 521 (steps 505 and 506).

Through this, even when there are multiple first wearable devices 522 connected to the first smart device 521, the companion device 500 can easily identify each first wearable device 522 through the registration ID. there is.

The companion device 500 may transmit data between the first wearable device 522 identified by the registration ID and the vehicle terminal 510 via the first smart device 521 .

The companion device 500 transmits vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal 510 or a wearable control signal generated based on the vehicle information, via the first smart device 521, to a first wearable identified by the registration ID. send to device 522 (steps 507-509).

For example, since the vehicle information 'moving to the right' received from the vehicle terminal 510 is related to road guidance, the companion device 500 transmits a wearable control signal to the smart watch worn by the user to briefly generate two vibrations. This allows the user to simply recognize the change of direction without looking at the navigation system.

In this case, the companion device 500 may check a function supported by the smart watch in the memory unit, and may generate and transmit a wearable control signal for generating vibration in the smart watch according to the corresponding function.

That is, the user can use the first wearable device 522 controlled by the wearable control signal to provide various information on the current state of the vehicle (current location, direction change, fuel shortage, etc.) can also be easily checked.

In addition, the companion device 500 transmits sensor information received from the first wearable device 522 via the first smart device 521 or a vehicle control signal generated based on the sensor information to the vehicle terminal 510 . (steps 510 to 512).

For example, when it is determined that the user (the vehicle driver) is driving while drowsy from the sensor information regarding the pulse rate and brain waves received from the smart watch, the companion device 500 lowers the internal temperature of the vehicle and increases the volume of multimedia content being played. By transmitting a vehicle control signal for raising the vehicle to the vehicle terminal 510 , the vehicle terminal 510 may be controlled.

That is, according to the present invention, the vehicle terminal 510 can be controlled through the vehicle control signal generated to change the environment of the vehicle in consideration of the user's current state.

The companion device 500 may transmit data between the second wearable device 532 of the second smart device 531 and the vehicle terminal 510 under the approval of the first smart device 521 .

The first smart device 521 receives terminal information (eg, phone number, user name, device number, etc.) from the second smart device 531 requesting access through NFC tagging (step 513 ).

When the connection is accepted (authenticated) by the user (vehicle driver) of the first smart device 521 who has confirmed the terminal information, the first smart device 521 is connected to the second smart device 531 through short-range wireless communication (access) ) (step 514).

The companion device 500 acquires the wearable information from the second smart device 531 via the first smart device 521 (step 515). That is, the second smart device 531 checks at least one of a device name, a MAC address, and a function held in the second wearable device 532 from the connected second wearable device 532 , and confirms the checked second wearable device 532 . Wearable information including at least one of a device name, a MAC address, and a function of the device 532, a phone number and a MAC address of the second smart device 531 is transmitted to the companion device ( 500) can be sent.

The companion device 500 combines the wearable information and records the registration ID assigned to the second wearable device 532 in association with the wearable information, and records the registration ID through the first smart device 521 2 Notifies the wearable device 532 and the second smart device 531 (steps 516 to 518).

The companion device 500 may transmit data between the second wearable device 532 identified by the registration ID and the vehicle terminal 510 via the first and second smart devices 531 .

The companion device 500 receives vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal 510 or a wearable control signal generated based on the vehicle information, via the first and second smart devices 531 , and is identified by the registration ID. It is transmitted to the second wearable device 532 (steps 519 to 522).

In addition, the companion device 500 transmits sensor information received from the second wearable device 532 via the first and second smart devices 531 or a vehicle control signal generated based on the sensor information to the vehicle terminal 510 . ) to (steps 523 to 526).

As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a state in which the driver's smart phone and the passenger's smart phone are connected, the driver and the passenger (all passengers in the vehicle) use the wearable device possessed by the vehicle terminal 510 in the vehicle. It can be used freely in conjunction with .

The method according to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the embodiment, or may be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magnetic media such as floppy disks. - includes magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specially configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include not only machine language codes such as those generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with reference to the limited embodiments and drawings, various modifications and variations are possible from the above description by those skilled in the art. For example, the described techniques are performed in an order different from the described method, and/or the described components of the system, structure, apparatus, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components Or substituted or substituted by equivalents may achieve an appropriate result.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims are also within the scope of the following claims.

200: interworking device between the vehicle terminal and the wearable device
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220: controller
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Claims (16)

an interface for connecting the first smart device located within the selected coverage to the vehicle terminal;
a controller for allocating a registration ID to a first wearable device connected to the first smart device based on the wearable information obtained from the first smart device; and
A processor for transmitting data between the first wearable device identified by the registration ID and the vehicle terminal via the first smart device
including,
The wearable information includes at least one of a phone number and a MAC address of the first smart device, a device name, a MAC address, and a function of the first wearable device,
The controller is
A device for interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device, wherein a registration ID assigned to the first wearable device by combining the wearable information is associated with the wearable information and recorded in a memory. According to claim 1,
The interface is
Connecting between the first smart device and the vehicle terminal using any one of short-range wireless communication of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC (Near Field Communication) supported by the first smart device
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. delete According to claim 1,
The processor is
to notify the registration ID to the first wearable device and the first smart device
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. According to claim 1,
When the vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal is associated with 'risk occurrence' of at least one of lane departure, blind spot vehicle warning, fuel shortage, and battery abnormality,
The processor is
Transmitting a wearable control signal to the first wearable device identified by the registration ID to generate a vibration or a warning sound in the first wearable device
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. According to claim 1,
When the vehicle information received from the vehicle terminal is associated with at least one of 'way guidance' among direction change, speed warning, and danger zone notification,
The processor is
Transmitting a wearable control signal to the first wearable device identified by the registration ID to generate a vibration or a notification sound in the first wearable device, or to display the vehicle information on the screen of the first wearable device
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. 7. The method according to claim 5 or 6,
The processor is
Transmitting the wearable control signal to the first wearable device in consideration of the sensor type and function supported by the first wearable device
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. According to claim 1,
When sensor information about a user's state of at least one of pulse rate, body temperature, UV absorption, brain wave, electromyography, and stress is generated by the sensor mounted on the first wearable device,
The processor is
transmitting a vehicle control signal based on the sensor information to the vehicle terminal to control at least one function of music reproduction and air conditioning setting in the vehicle terminal
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. According to claim 1,
When at least one of a touch input, a voice input, and a gesture input occurs to the first wearable device,
The processor is
transmitting a vehicle control signal corresponding to the input to the vehicle terminal to control at least one function of music reproduction, route guidance, and air conditioning setting in the vehicle terminal
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. According to claim 1,
The processor is
Transmitting the data generated in the vehicle terminal to each of the first wearable devices to which the registration ID is assigned,
Simultaneously transmitting a plurality of data generated within a selected time interval from a plurality of first wearable devices to the vehicle terminal
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. According to claim 1,
When the second smart device is connected to the first smart device by NFC tagging,
The controller is
allocating a registration ID to a second wearable device connected to the second smart device based on the wearable information obtained from the second smart device via the first smart device;
The processor is
Transmitting data between the second wearable device identified by the registration ID and the vehicle terminal via the first and second smart devices
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. 12. The method of claim 11,
The processor is
In each of the first and second wearable devices, with respect to an input occurring within a predetermined time interval, one input is selected in consideration of priority,
transmitting a vehicle control signal corresponding to the selected input to the vehicle terminal
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. According to claim 1,
When vehicle information regarding the interior brightness less than a set value is received from the vehicle terminal,
The processor is
Retrieves the registration ID assigned to the wearable device with the lighting control function from the memory,
Transmitting a wearable control signal related to an increase in lighting value to a wearable device identified by the searched registration ID
Interworking device between vehicle terminals and wearable devices. connecting the first smart device located within the selected coverage to the vehicle terminal;
allocating a registration ID to a first wearable device connected to the first smart device based on the wearable information obtained from the first smart device; and
Transmitting data between the first wearable device identified by the registration ID and the vehicle terminal via the first smart device
including,
The wearable information includes at least one of a phone number and a MAC address of the first smart device, a device name, a MAC address, and a function of the first wearable device,
Allocating the registration ID comprises:
and recording a registration ID assigned to the first wearable device by combining the wearable information in a memory in association with the wearable information. 15. The method of claim 14,
When the second smart device is connected to the first smart device by NFC tagging,
selecting one input from each of the first smart device and the second wearable device connected to the second smart device in consideration of priority with respect to an input occurring within a predetermined time interval; and
transmitting a vehicle control signal corresponding to the selected input to the vehicle terminal
A method of interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device further comprising a. 15. The method of claim 14,
When vehicle information regarding the interior brightness less than a set value is received from the vehicle terminal,
retrieving a registration ID assigned to a wearable device having a lighting control function from a memory; and
transmitting a wearable control signal related to an increase in lighting value to the wearable device identified by the searched registration ID;
A method of interworking between a vehicle terminal and a wearable device further comprising a.

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