KR20060062399A - Console server system for multi connection - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a multi-access console server system that is easy to install and recognize a number of devices (products whose products are compatible with their protocols) provided by the company in the category of a home network by modularizing the console of a plurality of external devices. I would like to.

The console server 100 of the multi-access console server system of the present invention includes a console module 111 for connecting a network through a broadband integrated network (BcN); A main computer system 112 in which the console module 111 is mounted in a slot which is one of input and output interfaces; Console-specific drive software 113 driven by the main computer system 112; A mainframe 110 including a mass storage 114 for storing data as a home server, and a module adapter connected to the mainframe 110 and supporting Ethernet (that is, a LAN wire), including a control signal, an A / V signal, The multi-console controller 115 includes a chipset and a hardware circuit designed to transmit communication signals and data, and are coupled to the multi-console controller 115 through respective cables 131 so that the external device 200 can be connected. It includes a plurality of console server modules (116 to 120) configured to perform the control.

Home Network, Console, Console Server, External Device, Controller, Frame

Description

Multi-Console Console Server System {CONSOLE SERVER SYSTEM FOR MULTI CONNECTION}             

1 is an external network configuration diagram illustrating a business model of a multi-access console server system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a premises network diagram of the multiple access console server system shown in FIG. 1;

3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a multiple access console server system shown in FIG. 1;

4 is a block diagram for explaining a wired installation relationship of the multiple access console server system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a business profit generation relationship of the multiple access console server system shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

6 is a block diagram illustrating a wireless installation relationship of the multiple access console server system shown in FIG.

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100: console server 110: mainframe

111: console module 112: main computer system

113: driving software for each console 114: storage

115: multi console controller 116∼120: console server module

200: external device 300: backbone network

1000: main management server 1100: local management server

The present invention relates to a multiple access console server system, and more particularly, to a multiple access console server system corresponding to a residential residential environment solution.

Generally, Windows over IP (WoIP), one of the residential residential solution products, is a network protocol that is widely applied to computers, monitors, digital TVs, LCD TVs, and LCD monitors. It is a new technology that can be widely applied to general homes, schools, and offices.

For example, WoIP is an extension of the multi-user usage function that is basically supported in Windows 2000 or XP of the computer's operating system. When applied to one computer, WoIP connects and uses a plurality of office stations via Ethernet, Monitors can be connected and used.

However, devices that connect a plurality of external devices to a single computer using conventional WoIP have a disadvantage in that recognition rates are inferior or device upgrades are inconvenient in incompatible models.

In particular, when the conventional WoIP is applied to a home network rather than a simple network, a set-top box of a plurality of digital TVs in the house having different technical specifications, and a magic mirror developed by the applicant As the optional transmissive display device and the embedded computer main body are mounted on the device, multiple accesses of the console and other home automation consoles are not possible.

If all external devices consist only of Ethernet communication devices equipped with Windows XP or WinCE, the above-mentioned WoIP technology can be used to connect them to a single computer. Unfortunately, current boilers, air conditioners and electronics Microwave ovens, refrigerators, security magnetic sensors, human body detectors, A / V devices, etc. are not all equipped with computers and Windows XP, and they have different communication standards such as home PNA and S-cube. ), The connection of the server device corresponding to the PLC] and the long-term upgrade are structurally impossible.

Although, in the home network, because of supporting different communication standards among different devices, connection equipment such as home multiplexer, gateway, wall pad, etc. is used, but they are not only inconvenient to upgrade the connection equipment but also distributed environment by device. In particular, the communication circuit itself of the connected equipment is designed to support only the console of the corresponding external device. As a result, the home network is very uniform and the inconvenience and inconsistency of recognizing only its own equipment exists.

In addition, the home network according to the prior art has a disadvantage that a smooth after-sales service is difficult because the three-top box or computer terminal of all external devices are present in the home and distributed.

In addition, in the home network according to the prior art, it is very difficult and difficult to apply to the main shaft generation because the connection line must be newly wired.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the problems described above, to modularize the console of a plurality of external devices to the various devices provided by the company in the category of home network (certification of compatibility with its own protocol) It is to provide a multi-access console server system that can be easily installed and recognized, and can contribute to improved after-sales service and customer convenience through any one specific installation place.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-access console server system that can be directly applied to the base generation without the need to wire the connection line newly modularized the console of a plurality of external devices that support wireless.

An object of the present invention described above is a multi-access console server system coupled to a demand-compliant home network that supports a predetermined communication standard, and remotely controlled by a main management server and a remote control solution through the Internet interworking with the home network. A local management server; A plurality of console servers remotely controlled by the local management server, wherein operating status monitoring for a plurality of hardware related to the mainframe of the console server and remote control of a plurality of software installed in the mainframe are performed. It is achieved by a multi-access console server system.

In addition, according to the present invention, the console server includes a console module for connecting a network through a broadband integrated network; A main computer system in which the console module is mounted in a slot which is one of input / output interfaces; Console-specific driving software driven by the main computer system; Mainframe including mass storage for data storage as a home server, and a module adapter connected to the mainframe and supporting Ethernet, and a chipset and hardware designed to transmit control signals, A / V signals, communication signals and data. A multi-console controller including a circuit and a plurality of console server modules coupled to the multi-console controller through respective cables and configured to perform control of the external device, wherein the plurality of external devices are connected to the indoor network. It is desirable to realize a home network by multiple access to one console server.

Hereinafter, a multi-access console server system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail.

1 is an external network configuration diagram of a multi-access console server system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an internal network configuration diagram of the multi-access console server system shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a multiple access console server system shown in FIG. 1. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a wired installation relationship of the multi-access console server system shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a block for explaining a business profit generation relationship of the multi-access console server system shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a wireless installation relationship of the multiple access console server system shown in FIG. 1.

First, as shown in Figure 1, in the multi-access console server system of the present invention, the main management server (1000: main management server) to the local management server 1100 via the Internet 10 in conjunction with your network; Combined for remote control by a conventional remote control solution, the local management server (1100) is also connected to the main of the plurality of console servers (100, 100 ', 100 ") by the same or similar remote control solution. It is coupled to perform operating status monitoring of the hardware related to the frame 110 and remote control of the installed software.

Any one of the plurality of console servers (100, 100 ', 100 ") is accessible to the Internet through the local management server 1100, by any one of the main management server 1000 and the local management server 1100 It is remotely controlled to realize the business model described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the console server 100 according to the present invention uses a plurality of external devices 200 in one of a communication method of Ethernet (Fast Ethernet) or optical subscriber network (FTTH). The home network is completed by multiple accesses.

Here, FTTH is an abbreviation of 'Fiber To The Home' and means a next generation high-speed Internet method connected to an optical cable network to a home for home network, followed by existing ADSL and VDSL.

The uplink terminal of the console server 100 is connected to an IDF switch (not shown) for connecting to an external network and providing communication to a home network. Here, the IDF switch is an abbreviation of 'Intermediate Distribution Frame' and means an intermediate wiring board. In other words, the IDF switch serves as a transition point between the main wiring and the horizontal wiring when installing the integrated wiring system. The IDF switch is used as an intermediate wiring room for concentrating and distributing the system, as well as for network separation and interlayer wiring. Main hubs, switches and optical equipment are located here.

As described above, the downlink terminal of the console server 100 may be connected to a demand-enabled home network network through a direct communication or a predetermined communication connection device (hub) in accordance with the Ethernet (fast Ethernet) or optical subscriber network (FTTH) scheme. The corresponding home network backbone network 300 is connected.

The home network backbone network 300 provided in the present invention may be Ethernet, WoIP, R / F, Zigbee, S-cube, serial (RS485), wireless network communication (IEEE802.11a / b / e / g / x), etc. Various protocols are supported.

Each connection terminal (outlet) corresponding to the end of the backbone network 300 includes a magic mirror console 210 and a display device 211, which is a kind of external device 200; A set-top box console 220 such as an A / V, an Internet TV, a game device, a remote control device and a corresponding display device 221; The home automation console 230 is connected. Of course, a network capable PC, home gateway, PDA, notebook, Tablet PC, etc. can also be connected to the backbone network (300).

The home automation console 230 combines a multi-input / output converter function supporting the various protocols and a service console 240 serving as an output destination of the corresponding service device.

The service console 240 is connected to various service devices 250 to 253 operated as a home network by the service console server module 119 which is one of the following console server modules 116 to 120.

The service devices 250 to 253 are external devices 200, for example, the Internet dog management device 250, the weather information device 251, the bath water level controller 252, gas, heating, crime prevention, A / V phone ( A home automation device 253 is available, including other controls such as phones, contact sensors, detectors, alarms, and the like.

In this situation, if the conventional home network is connected, the backbone network 300 is not connected to the above-mentioned consoles, but different three-top boxes are directly connected to each other according to the general and service providers of the external device 200, or Since various network terminals are directly connected, as a result, they are not only physically bulky, but also difficult to recognize between devices and inconvenient to upgrade, especially in the case of wireless.

However, since the console server 100 of the present invention includes a plurality of console server modules 116 to 120 necessary for controlling the operation of each of the external devices installed in the home after being installed at any one specific installation place, the external device 200 It is possible to reduce the physical and electronic communication volume of the console, and to perform a console server system business that can contribute to customer convenience through the after-sales service of only one installation site.

To this end, the console server 100 of the present invention is basically a console module 111 for connecting a network through a broadband integrated network (BcN), and while performing the communication of the corresponding standard through such a console module 111 Main computer system 112, which consists of main memory with main memory with various controllers and video interfaces, memory (main memory: memory, auxiliary memory: hard disk, ODD), CPU, various controllers and video interfaces to operate as a server. ), Console-specific drive software 113 recorded in the storage device and operated by a system program driven by the central processing unit, and mass storage 114 corresponding to hardware for at least data storage as a home server. It has a mainframe 110 included.

In addition, the console server 100 of the present invention includes a multi-console controller 115 coupled to the mainframe 110, the multi-console controller 115 has been mentioned above, the hardware of the console server 100 A plurality of console server modules 116 to 120 corresponding to the number of the external device 200 is combined.

Accordingly, the console server 100 of the present invention is newly installed through the extra module insertion slot of the cradle 130 in accordance with the establishment of home network devices in the home. do.

Each console server module (116-120) has a connection jack into which an RJ-45 jack is inserted to communicate with a common LAN card, and such connection jack is a connection terminal of the backbone network 300 installed on a wall through a UTP LAN cable. connected to the outlet.

After that, the extension of the home network is achieved by simply connecting and installing a small console of a new external device with a cable of a corresponding communication standard.

When the hardware and software upgrade of the external device 200 is required, the performance of the external device 200 in the home is maintained by maintaining only the console server modules 116 to 120 of the console server 100 at any particular installation site. Can be maximized.

The plurality of console server modules 116 to 120 mounted on the console server 100 of the present invention are configured to perform control of a set-top box or a console of the external device 200 based on the mainframe 110.

For example, the plurality of console server modules 116 to 120 are for the magic mirror console 210, the set-top box console 220, the home automation console 230, the service console 240, and the corresponding consoles 210 to 240. ) Refers to the magic mirror console server module 116, the set-top box console server module 117, the home automation console server module 118, the service console server module 119, and the wireless console server module 120, respectively. . Here, the wireless console server module 120 may be additionally installed for applying a wireless solution.

In addition, although not mentioned in the present invention, if a predetermined external device having a console is newly established in the home network, the corresponding console server module (not shown) corresponding to the console of the external device is also referred to as the console server ( It is added to the extra module insertion slot of the cradle 130 of 100, which will fall within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention.

In addition, referring to FIG. 3, the console module 111 for connecting a network through a broadband integrated network (BcN) is mounted in a slot, which is one of input / output interfaces of the main computer system 112, and thus the mainframe. Coupled to 110. This mainframe 110 serves as the main controller of the console server 100.

In addition, the connection between the mainframe 110 and the multi-console controller 115 is connected to the universal data internal cable 115a having a predetermined connector and a plurality of lines to universally support Ethernet, USB, 1394, serial, 485, and the like. Is implemented.

In this case, the universal data internal cable 115a may be connected via an Ethernet line if the signal output from the multi-console controller 115 is an internet series, through a USB or 1394 line if a data series, or through a serial line if serial communication. It is transmitted to the mainframe 110 through the 485 communication line.

The multi-console controller 115 is a module adapter supporting Ethernet, and is composed of a predetermined chipset and a corresponding hardware circuit designed to transmit control signals, A / V signals, communication signals, and data. In addition, the multi-console controller 115 has a protocol translation and conversion function to enable mutual communication even when the protocol of the lower system is different from that of the upper system. Support. Such a multi-console controller 115 is coupled to its controller chip, OR MUX circuit of the OR gate type to select one of the n power of 2 input line to the output line, and a predetermined multi-use hardware driver (Multi Use H / W Driver). The multi-use hardware driver corresponds to a new device recognition program so as to exhibit strong infrastructure scalability at the same time as the installation of the external device 200, and is an integrated driver that is recorded and managed in the console-specific driving software 113 of the console server 100.

In addition, the console server 100 of the present invention includes a cradle 130 having a mount shape in the inside of the server housing, and is configured to be opened and closed by a door that can open and close the outside of the housing. The cradle 130 has a module insertion slot is formed so that the console server module (116 ~ 120) in a multi-stage stacking or insertion arrangement, the module insertion slot is provided with the necessary cable 131 for each console, respectively Individually connected to the multi-console controller. Here, the cable required for each console can be replaced with a USB or an internal on board cable. As the corresponding console server modules 116 to 120 are mounted in the respective module insertion regions, the respective console server modules 116 to 120 are connected 1: 1 to the multi-console controller 115.

In addition, the various console server modules 116 to 120 are a kind of hardware client, and are configured to be mounted and detached as necessary in a slot manner as described above.

Each of these console server modules 116 to 120 provides a basic display function, and supports a socket for a video card (RGB), a remote controller, and a joystick for controlling the corresponding console.

In addition, in the case of a new generation, the console server modules 116 to 120 are connected to a corresponding external device of a terminal in parallel with a wired connection line or a wireless access point. It is preferred to be connected.

That is, in the case of a key generation that is not buried connection line, or the buried connection line virtually impossible, overcoming the structural limitation by replacing the wired wiring line for the console server of the present invention as a wireless network wear (for example, wireless access point, etc.) This can be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 6.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 4, in the case of using a wire (e.g. LAN line) corresponding to the wiring, magic mirror console 210 having a variety of external devices in the household, such as the display device 211; A sawtop box console 220 having a corresponding display device 221; Each of the home automation consoles 230 in which the service console 240 is combined is an Ethernet LAN that can transmit and receive video, audio, and data through a single LAN using a corresponding communication standard (Ethernet, USB, A / V, remote control, serial, etc.). It is connected to the connection terminals 311, 312 and 313 which are ports, respectively. Here, the magic mirror console 210, the set-top box console 220, the home automation console 230, the service console 240 is connected to a power plug near the console is supplied with power.

The connection terminals 311, 312, and 313 extend from the console server 100 and are connected to a LAN line embedded in the home, and are provided with connection ports for providing and exchanging audio, video and data services, or Internet apparatuses for providing a general Internet. Ethernet LAN port.

One particular installation place where the console server 100 of the present invention is installed is, for example, a place where the external line and the internal line are relayed through the LAN network by receiving server power such as a generation terminal box, a generation switchboard, an apartment server management room, and the like. Means.

For example, the generation terminal box has a housing having a space for installing a console antenna 100 and a power supply unit including a public announcement antenna television facility (MATV, not shown), a cable television facility (CATV), and a power cutoff switch.

At this time, the magic mirror console 210, the set-top box console 220, the home automation console 230, the service console 240 supplies the DC 12V operating power of the USB method delivered from the console server 100 via a communication line. The display apparatuses 211 and 221 related to the console receive individual operating power through the in-house power supply socket AC220V.

Hereinafter, the profit generation portion through the home network system using the console server of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The multi-access console server system of the present invention is constructed in an easy upgrade form as an online service and intelligent system.

For this reason, the business model using the multi-access console server system of the present invention has the potential to grasp the upgrade market, and it is possible to secure various profit models such as manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of various service devices for the console server network. . In addition, the multi-access console server system of the present invention can provide consumers with industrial applicability that can be applied at a lower investment cost than individual conventional home network construction.

For example, any one of the plurality of console servers 100 can access the Internet through a local management server, so that it can be remotely controlled by the main management server.

Here, as indicated by the original number '①', the business model using the multi-access console server system of the present invention sells home automation console 230 and service console 240 for home control as hardware for home automation. Revenue generation is possible, and hardware sales of the embedded or integrated mini console 254 and the corresponding display device 255 linked to the home automation console 230 and the service console 240 are also possible. Here, the mini console 254 and the display device 255 may be an idea product such as a gas, heating and security control device, or a weather information terminal as mentioned above.

As indicated by the original number '②', the business model using the multiple access console server system of the present invention realizes a demand-responsive and modular network, and has a console server interworking with a local management server as a principal of Internet content delivery. Providing 100) to the consumer and home network industry, it is possible to secure a competitive edge as a revenue generation, system upgrade, information appliances service and broadcasting communication (telecommunication) convergence device that sells the console server 100 as hardware.

As indicated by the original number '③', the business model using the multi-access console server system of the present invention is hardware sales of various external devices linked with the console server 100, Internet access management, maintenance, media-centric content Profit is expected from services and information appliances.

As shown in FIG. 6, the multi-access console server system of the present invention is further equipped with a wireless console server module 120 in the extra module insertion slot of the cradle 130 of the console server 100 to facilitate the base generation. Can form a home network.

That is, the wireless console server module 120 is further mounted to the cradle 130 of the console server 100 by the same mounting method (slot insertion method) as the other console server modules 116 to 119 described above.

In this case, the wireless console server module 120 is coupled to the mainframe 110 through the multi-console controller 115, converts and transmits a wireless signal to a wired signal, or converts and transmits a wired signal to a wireless signal, etc. As it performs wired / wireless access, it acts as an intermediary connecting the console server module and each of the consoles.

At this time, the wireless console server module 120 is connected to the wireless access point 260 through the Ethernet line.

The wireless access point 260 receives an operating power by an AC / DC power converter that converts AC220V into DC6V to VDC12V, and establishes wireless IP through a corresponding channel, thereby connecting to devices supporting wireless in the home network.

For example, the wireless access point 260 may include a wireless magic mirror console 210 'and a corresponding display device 211, which is a kind of external device for wireless support by a protocol of a conventional wireless network communication standard; A wireless set-top box console 220 'such as an A / V, an Internet TV, a game device, a remote control device, and a corresponding display device 221; A wireless home automation console 230 'and a home automation device 253; Corresponding service devices such as wireless service console 240 'and internet dog management device 250 are wirelessly connected. Of course, a PC, a home gateway, a PDA, a notebook, a Tablet PC, and the like, which are wirelessly accessible, may also be connected to the wireless access point 260.

Here, the wireless network wear such as a predetermined console (210 ', 220', 230 ', 240') and each wireless accessible PC, home gateway, etc. that can be accessed wirelessly, in order to eliminate crosstalk or interference between devices, It is designed to prevent the occurrence of device-to-device interference by the device-to-device channel (CH) set in step 260, it is possible to easily implement a home network even in the base generation.

As described in detail above, the multi-access console server system of the present invention can prevent interference through channel setting between devices, and realize a USB type power supply of each console server module linked to the corresponding console for power supply. It is a residential solution that can reduce wiring size relatively.

In addition, the multi-access console server system of the present invention is configured to be configured by adding a console server module corresponding to the console of the external device to the console server, the dedicated console made to be compatible or compatible with the company It provides excellent recognition rate, scalability, and universality in the connection of the controller, and can physically reduce the size of the console of the external device and double the performance.

In addition, the multi-access console server system of the present invention can provide a quick after-sales service as it is installed in any one specific installation place can contribute to the improvement of customer convenience, only replace the corresponding console server module that needs to solve the communication failure in case of failure There is an advantage that can be easily performed maintenance.

In addition, the multi-access console server system of the present invention can improve the service quality through the upgrade of the console server, 1: N connection can be connected according to the MUX circuit support, multiple consoles of the same type to the three-top box There is an advantage that can be extended.

In addition, the multiple-access console server system of the present invention provides an effect that can easily realize the home network of the main generation, even with the ease of additional configuration of the wireless console server module in the console server.

In addition, the multi-connected console server system of the present invention can exchange video, audio, and data through a LAN line by simply connecting a LAN line, so that the home and the wireless access point of the Ethernet LAN port can be easily connected to a household or a new generation. There is an advantage of excellent versatility within the scope of the network.

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In the multiple access console server system coupled to the demand-response home network that supports a predetermined communication standard, A local management server 1100 remotely controlled by the main management server 1000 and a remote control solution through the Internet 10 interworking with the indoor network; It includes a plurality of console server (100, 100 ', 100 ") that is remotely controlled by the local management server 1100, Operating status monitoring for a plurality of hardware related to the mainframe of the console server (100, 100 ', 100 "), and remote control of a plurality of software installed in the mainframe is performed . The method of claim 1, The console server 100 includes a console module 111 for connecting a network through a broadband integrated network (BcN); A main computer system 112 in which the console module 111 is mounted in a slot which is one of input and output interfaces; Console-specific drive software 113 driven by the main computer system 112; A mainframe 110 including mass storage 114 for data storage as a home server, A module adapter connected to the mainframe 110 and supporting Ethernet, comprising: a multi-console controller 115 including a chipset and a hardware circuit designed to transmit control signals, A / V signals, communication signals, and data; A plurality of console server modules 116 to 120 coupled to the multi-console controller 115 via respective cables 131 and configured to perform control of the external device 200, Multiple access console server system, characterized in that to realize a home network by connecting a plurality of external devices (200) to the console server 100 in one place to the indoor network. The method of claim 2, The mainframe 110 and the multi-console controller 115 is connected by a universal data internal cable 115a having a predetermined connector and a plurality of lines to universally support Ethernet, USB, 1394, serial, 485, and the like. Multiple access console server system, characterized in that. The method of claim 2, The multi-console controller 115 is an OR gate type mux circuit that is coupled to its controller chip and selects one of two n-th power input lines and transmits it to an output line, and a predetermined multi-use hardware driver (Multi). Use H / W Driver). The method of claim 2, The console server module 116 to 120 is a magic mirror console server module 116, a set-top box console server module 117, a home automation console server module 118, a service console server supporting either wired or wireless, respectively. Module 119, a wireless console server module 120, characterized in that the multiple access console server system, characterized in that mounted on the slot type cradle (130). The method of claim 5, Each of the console server modules 116 to 120 may be connected to any one of the connection terminals 311, 312, and 313 or the wireless access point 260, which supports the corresponding communication standard. And the three-top box console (220, 220 '), the home automation console (230, 230'), the service console (240, 240 ') is connected to the multiple access console server system. The method of claim 5, The service console 240 includes an Internet dog management device 250 controlled by one of the console server modules 116 to 120; Weather information 251; A bath water level regulator 252; A multi-connection console server system, characterized in that any one of the home automation devices 253 such as gas, heating, security, A / V phone, contact sensor, detector, and alarm device are connected.

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