KR20050005888A - Multi-service method and system thereof, for digital communication use hybrid fiber coaxial(HFC) multi-communication line - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A digital communication complex service method using an HFC(Hybrid Fiber Coaxial) multi communication network and a complex terminal system thereof are provided to integrate complex functions based on a credit card terminal of a provider through one HFC, so that a user can complexly receive a service, thereby preventing economical loss. CONSTITUTION: A complex terminal unit(170) comprises ports for connecting a modem(110) with a PC(151), a security system(171), a remote inspecting system(173), a remote control system(175), a wireless LAN(177), a cash CD machine(178), a POS system(179), and a mileage system(179a). A complex synthetic keypad(181) is used for operating various functions. A synthetic control box(180) selects complex functions of each unit under control of the synthetic keypad(181), and controls each unit. A display device(190) displays various functions under control of the synthetic control box(180).

Description

Multi-service method and system for hybrid communication using HFC multi-communication network, and multi-communication line for hybrid communication coaxial (HFC) multi-communication line

The present invention relates to a digital communication composite service method using a multi-communication network and a composite terminal system thereof. The present invention relates to a cable television, VoIP phone, high-speed Internet, Cash compact CD machine, security system, cable music broadcasting, remote meter reading, remote control, wireless LAN, POS system, mileage system, etc. are integrated through a single HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coaxial) network. The present invention relates to a digital communication composite service method using an HFC multi-communication network and a composite terminal system thereof.

In recent years, contents such as cable broadcasting and communication services have been increasingly digitalized, and convergence of services and various devices has been accelerated. For example, various functions are being converged at home, mainly on TV, at work, at personal computers, and at individual mobile terminals. However, in the case of shops, which make up a large part of the current society, the service has not been attempted to be multifunctional, and a separate facility is used for each service.

Therefore, the present invention develops a system with various complex functions added to the van (VAN) service, which is a service system such as card authentication, approval, etc., which is mostly installed in general workplaces. There is a purpose to try.

A typical card terminal includes a credit card reader 11 for reading ID information contained in a credit card such as a magnetic card 1 or an IC card 2 as shown in FIG. 1, and a keypad 12 for inputting a command. And a display unit 13 for displaying input information, credit settlement processing, and a result, and a control circuit unit 15 for controlling the overall device in accordance with input / output information.

The card terminal 10 configured as described above, first, the information contained in the credit card is input to the control circuit unit 15 through the card reader 11, the control circuit unit 15 analyzes the input information on the screen 13 In addition to displaying, information is transmitted through a PPP (point-to-point protocol).

The PPP 16 supports a protocol for connecting to a Value Added Communication Network (VAN) through a public line network (PSTN), through which the modem 17 transmits a binary electrical signal to a communication device. After converting the digital information into analog information through the telephone line 20 to the credit card company and to convert the analog signal received from the telephone line 20 to a digital signal in a manner that acts as a telephone network or / And exchange information with a credit card company through a value added network (VAN).

Therefore, the card terminal currently used as described above, that is, the VAN terminal has a limited function, and has not yet been developed to use other functions in combination.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to connect the card terminal with the HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coaxial) network, in addition to credit card approval, cable TV, VoIP phone, high-speed Internet, cash compact CD device, security system, cable music broadcasting, remote meter reading, remote Integrating services, such as control, wireless LAN, POS system, and mileage system, individually, centering on the credit card terminal of the workplace, so that each service can be serviced using one communication network in one terminal system. It is for.

1 is a block diagram showing a credit card terminal according to the prior art.

2 is a schematic diagram of a hybrid digital communication terminal system using a multi-communication network according to the present invention;

3 is a configuration diagram of a hybrid digital communication terminal system using a multi-communication network according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram of the up and down frequency path through the HFC network used in the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

101: HFC network 102: HFC input port

110: modem 120: VAN main control

130: TV set-top 140: Audio set-top

150: PC terminal 160: VoIP gateway

170: composite terminal 180: total control box

181: Comprehensive Keypad 182: Radio

183: Built-in TV receiver 184: Built-in speaker

185: remote control receiver 190: display device (LCD screen)

Digital communication composite service method using the HFC multi-communication network of the present invention for achieving the above object,

In the service method using a VAN terminal that is connected to the communication network and performs various card leads and card approval and receipt processing, the HFC composite communication network is connected to the VAN terminal system that uses the credit card authorization for the main purpose, It consists of an audio set-top unit, VoIP gateway, a comprehensive keypad and a composite terminal unit that connects to a comprehensive control unit and a VAN main unit. It is characterized in that to receive the service using the communication network.

The combined service method, at least one or two of credit card authorization, cable TV, VoIP telephone, high-speed Internet, cash compact CD, security system, cable music broadcasting, remote meter reading, remote control, wireless LAN, POS system, mileage system Including the above, it is characterized in that it is made to receive a complex service.

Digital communication composite terminal system using the HFC multi-communication network of the present invention,

In the VAN terminal connected to the communication network and performing various card leads, card approval and receipt processing, HFC communication that connects the HFC network and the terminal system serviced through one line by separating the TV channel and the composite data channel into frequency bands. A port; A TV set-top unit for separating and receiving a TV signal from the HFC communication line input through the communication port and connecting the TV through the TV terminal; An audio set-top unit for separating and receiving an audio signal from an HFC communication line input through the communication port and connecting the audio signal to an audio amplifier through an audio terminal; A VoIP gateway communicating with an HFC line connected through the communication port to connect an Internet telephone; A modem for transmitting and receiving data communication through an HFC communication line input through the communication port; A VAN main unit communicating with the modem to perform a function as a VAN terminal for card approval and additional processing through various card recognition means; PC terminal, USB, jack to communicate with the modem through PC modem, security system, remote metering system, remote control system, wireless LAN, cash handheld CD machine, POS system, mileage system, etc. ), A composite terminal having a port such as PS2; A comprehensive keypad for the user to select various functions and to operate for each function; A comprehensive control box for performing control by the comprehensive keypad and allowing operation and selection of a composite function by menu; It is characterized in that it is configured by including a display device controlled by the integrated control box to display a variety of displays in one terminal system.

The composite terminal system includes a remote control receiver for controlling the airwave reception radio controlled by the comprehensive control box, a built-in speaker for various audio outputs, a built-in TV receiver, and a wireless composite remote controller for comprehensive control. Characterized in that it further comprises a receiving unit.

In addition, the TV set-top, audio set-top, and the VoIP gateway may be built-in or externally installed in the complex terminal system.

In addition, the security system, remote meter reading system, remote control system, wireless LAN, cash small CD machine, POS system, mileage system, etc. can be configured as an internal or external system installed inside the composite terminal system, in this case the camera or Each terminal may be configured to connect with various sensors.

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

2 is a conceptual diagram of a hybrid digital communication terminal system using an HFC multi-communication network according to the present invention.

In the VAN terminal system, a cable TV function using a combination of an analog TV and a digital TV function, a credit card approval function for a VAN operator, a cash compact CD device for a banking operator, and digital music provided by a music broadcaster are provided. Broadcaster's cable music function, security function, other auxiliary terminal function, high speed internet function, VOIP phone function, POS function, mileage function to manage customer's points, etc. As one line of the HFC network is connected to the composite terminal and the rest of the system is configured to be connected to the composite terminal in an internal and external form.

3 is a block diagram of a hybrid digital communication terminal system using the HFC multi-communication network according to the present invention.

As shown in the figure, in the VAN terminal connected to the communication network to perform various card leads and card approval and receipt processing,

An HFC communication port 102 for separating the TV channel and the composite data channel into frequency bands and connecting the HFC network 101 and the terminal system serviced through one line; A TV set-top unit 130 which separates and receives a TV signal from the HFC communication line input through the communication port 102 and connects with the TV 132 through the TV terminal 131; An audio set-top unit 140 which separates and receives an audio signal from an HFC communication line input through the communication port 102 and connects it with an audio amplifier 142 through an audio terminal 141; ; A VoIP gateway 160 connected to the HFC line through the communication port 102 and connected to the Internet telephone 162 through the telephone terminal 161; A modem 110 for transmitting and receiving data communication via an HFC communication line input through the communication port 102; VAN performing a function as a VAN terminal for controlling receipt printing through the card approval and the additional processing and the printing apparatus 122 through the composite card reader 121 which communicates through the modem 110 and recognizes various cards. Main part 120; The PC 110 communicates via the modem 110, a security system 171, a remote meter reading system 173, a remote control system 175, a wireless LAN 177, a small cash machine 178, and a POS system. A composite terminal unit 170 having a port such as a PC terminal 151 for connecting the modem 110, a mileage system 179a, etc., a USB, a jack, and a PS2; A composite comprehensive keypad 181 for the user to select various functions and to operate for each function; A comprehensive control box 180 for selecting, manipulating, and controlling a complex function of each unit by menu by controlling the comprehensive keypad 181; It is configured to include a display device 190 controlled by the integrated control box 180 to perform various displays in one terminal system.

Such a system configuration and its function will be described below.

4 is a diagram illustrating up and down frequency paths through an HFC network used in the present invention. As shown in the figure, the HFC network transmits and receives a frequency as a composite channel. First, there is a cable TV channel region as a downlink channel, which is allocated to a frequency for transmitting a 54 to 500 MHz band and a 552 to 750 MHz band to a subscriber side as a TV channel.

In addition, a data channel connected to an IP router accessing the Internet is allocated a 500 to 552 MHz channel as a downlink frequency transmitted to the subscriber side and a 5 to 42 MHz uplink channel as an uplink frequency transmitted to the Internet network. do. That is, through one communication cable, the TV and data channels can be shared, the PC is connected through a modem, and the TV is connected through a set-top. The frequency band allocated here is an example, which is determined by communication protocols and standard recommendations, and is a communication network that uses a combination of a TV channel and a data channel.

The present invention connects the HFC network 101 having the characteristics as described above to the terminal system by one line to the outside and the communication line.

Therefore, in the present invention, the TV set-top unit 130 and the audio set-top unit 140 are connected to the front end of the modem 110 to receive and process the TV signal and the audio signal through the TV 132 and the audio amplifier 142, respectively. It can be connected to use, and connected to the Internet phone 162 through the VoIP gateway 160 can use the Internet phone.

In this case, the TV set-top unit 130, the audio set-top unit 140 and the VoIP gateway 160 may be configured as an internal set, but may also be configured as an external set.

Then, the terminal 110 is connected to the composite terminal unit 170 including the VAN main control unit 120 and the PC terminal 151 to the rear end thereof.

The VAN main control unit 120 is a device for controlling a normal VAN terminal function, and the composite card reader 121 and the printing device 122 are connected to perform various card approval and payment processing and receipt printing process. The composite card reader 121 has a contact card reader and a contactless card reader in parallel to access both contact and contactless cards.

And a comprehensive control box 180 is provided for the overall control of these, a comprehensive keypad 181 is configured for the user operation, and controlled by the total control box 180 to display a composite function ( LCD screen 190 is configured.

That is, through the comprehensive keypad 181, the user can select a function connected to the TV, the audio, the VAN, the Internet phone, and other composite terminals, and perform the operation control in combination.

On the other hand, the composite terminal system, the air receiving radio 182 controlled by the integrated control box 180, the built-in speaker 184 for outputting various audio, and the broadcast received through the TV set-top unit It further includes a built-in TV receiving unit 183 for receiving, and a remote control receiving unit 185 for receiving comprehensive control by a wireless composite remote controller (not shown; portable wireless remote controller).

It may be able to watch the air TV through the LCD screen 190 of the composite terminal itself, can also watch the cable TV, this control is controlled through the comprehensive control box 180. In addition, the built-in speaker 184 can listen to the audio or cable digital audio broadcasting and various audio outputs of the radio broadcast or TV broadcast received by the airwave radio receiver 182.

Although not shown in the drawing, the DVD box may be further included as an integrated system for offline audio and video functions.

On the other hand, the composite terminal unit 170 can be used in connection with various communication systems through a USB port, jack, PS2 terminal, etc., security system (Security) such as surveillance cameras, sensors (171), remote meter reading such as water and sewage and electricity The system 173, the remote controller (home automation function) 175, etc. may be connected to an external system or directly installed in the system.

In addition, for wireless online communication of a wireless terminal, a wireless LAN 177 may be provided, and a small financial terminal (ATM), that is, a cash compact CD device 178 is connected through the composite terminal unit 170 to connect the system. You can configure it. Although not shown in the drawing, a device such as a DVD or a video on demand (VOD) device may also be connected to the composite terminal to be controlled by the integrated control box.

Of course, the operation information of the various systems connected to the composite terminal unit 170 is also connected to the comprehensive control box 180, based on the remote control signal received through the comprehensive keypad 181 or the remote control receiver 185, operation status control and situation monitoring You will be able to.

As described in detail above, the present invention has the effect of being installed and operated in a current workplace and operating a VAN terminal as a terminal system capable of performing a complex function in addition to credit card approval.

The present invention is a single communication through the HFC network cable TV, VoIP phone, high-speed Internet, small cash CD, security system, cable music broadcasting, credit card approval, remote meter reading, remote control, wireless LAN, POS system, mileage system, etc. There is an effect that can be used by connecting to the composite terminal system by using the line.

Therefore, there is an advantage of simplifying the line, reducing the communication cost by using the divided communication, and totally controlling the composite terminal using the total control device, and reducing the operation and maintenance costs.

Claims (6)

In the service method using a VAN terminal connected to the communication network to perform various card leads and card approval and receipt processing, The VAN terminal system, which is mainly used for credit card approval, connects the HFC composite network, the TV set-top unit, the audio set-top unit, and the composite terminal unit that connects the comprehensive keypad and the comprehensive control unit and modem. A digital communication composite service method using an HFC multi-communication network, in which a card terminal-oriented service is integrated into a composite digital service system so that a service can be received using one communication network in one terminal system. The complex service of claim 1, wherein the complex service is configured as a complex function by externally connecting or embedded in the system through the complex terminal unit. Cable TV, VoIP Phone, High Speed Internet, Cash Compact CD, Security System, Cable Music Broadcasting, Credit Card Authorization, Remote Reading, Remote Control, Wireless LAN, POS System, Mileage System, VOD (Video On Demand), DVD Including one or more, the digital communication composite service method using the HFC multi-communication network, characterized in that made to receive a composite service to operate, monitor and control through the integrated controller. In the VAN terminal connected to the communication network to perform various card leads and card approval and receipt processing, An HFC communication port for separating the TV channel and the composite data channel into frequency bands and connecting the HFC network and the terminal system serviced through one line; A TV set-top unit for separating and receiving a TV signal from the HFC communication line input through the communication port and connecting the TV through the TV terminal; An audio set-top unit for separating and receiving an audio signal from an HFC communication line input through the communication port and connecting the audio signal to an audio amplifier through an audio terminal; A VoIP gateway connected to the HFC line through the communication port to make an Internet telephone connection by data communication; A modem for transmitting and receiving data communication through an HFC communication line input through the communication port; A VAN main unit communicating with the modem to perform a function as a VAN terminal for card approval and additional processing through various card recognition means; PC, security system, remote meter reading system, remote control system, wireless LAN, cash compact CD machine, POS system, mileage system, etc. PC terminal for connecting the modem, USB, wire, jack, connector, etc. A terminal portion; A comprehensive keypad for the user to select various functions and to operate for each function; A comprehensive control box for performing control by the integrated keypad and selecting and operating a complex function for each menu; A digital communication composite terminal system using an HFC multi-communication network comprising a display device controlled by the integrated control box and configured to display various displays in one terminal system. The method of claim 3, wherein the composite terminal system, An airwave reception radio controlled by the comprehensive control box, a built-in speaker for various audio outputs, a built-in TV receiver for receiving airwaves and broadcasts received through the TV set-top unit, and a wireless composite remote controller. A hybrid digital communication terminal system using an HFC multi-communication network, characterized in that it further comprises a remote control receiving unit for receiving control. The method of claim 3, wherein the TV set top, the audio set top, A digital communication composite terminal system using an HFC multi-communication network, characterized in that it is configured as either an internal type installed inside the composite terminal system or an external type installed outside. According to claim 3, The security system, remote meter reading system, remote control system, wireless LAN, POS system, mileage system, At least one of the systems, or at least two or more, is optionally configured as any one of an internal or external system installed inside the composite terminal system, and when configured as an external system, the terminal unit is connected to various sensors. Digital communication composite terminal system using an HFC multi-communication network, characterized in that configured.