KR20070103641A - Interactive device and communication method for home automation and home network - Google Patents

Abstract

An HA(Home Automation)/HN(Home Network)-composite network interface apparatus and a communication method thereof are provided to improve call success rates by presenting a group gateway which can support multiple simultaneous traffic channels. An HA/HN-composite network interface apparatus comprises a group gateway(200). The group gateway(200) interfaces a plurality of HA terminals(110~N), which belongs to an HA network(100), with a plurality of HN terminals(510~N), which belongs to an HN(500), and executes communication and signal interfacing. The group gateway(200) provides network-based supplemental services, provided from supplemental service servers, to the HA terminals. The group gateway(200) comprises an HN module based on network communication and an HA module based on RS-485 communication. For communication between the HN module and the HN module, an RS-232 communication scheme is applied.

Description

Multi-network matching device and communication method between home automation and home network {INTERACTIVE DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR HOME AUTOMATION AND HOME NETWORK}

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a hybrid network matching system of home automation and home network according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the group gateway of FIG. 1.

3 is a diagram illustrating a communication method through matching of a network between home automation and a home network according to the present invention;

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: home automation network 110 ... N: HA generation terminal

200: group gateway 210: HN module

211: LAN module 212: HN CPU

213: D / A video codec 214: D / A video encoder

215: and D / A audio codec 220: HA module

221: HA CPU 222: communication module

223: switching module 300: H.323 gatekeeper

400: switch hub 500: home network

510 ... N: HN generation terminal 600: parking management server

700: remote meter reading server 800: hall entrance lobby phone

900: security guard

The present invention relates to a hybrid network matching device and a communication method of a home automation and a home network, in particular, the home automation generation maintains existing home automation, and applies a backbone network as a LAN, even in an analog home network. It provides a number of additional services that can be possible in the network, and relates to a group gateway device and communication method for matching the composite network of HA and HN.

In general, home automation network has the advantages of low construction cost and excellent call quality through high-quality video and audio signal transmission.However, communication between analog terminals is point-to-point due to the absence of hubs and switching equipment such as network networks. to Point) is only available when connected.

This shortcoming provides the cause of the limited call of the hallway and security aircraft (connected limited generation), which results in the lack of location transparency. In addition, limited call coverage and low concurrent call rates can contribute to lower overall call rates.

These problems have been solved all the way to the home network, but the home network has a disadvantage in that it can not be changed in the main site because the construction cost is high and the generation terminal must also be changed to a network product.

In addition, there is a problem that the interworking between the existing home automation complex and the newly established home network network is also impossible with the current system.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above problems, and the analog-based home automation terminal can interoperate with various additional servers of the home network network at low cost by interworking with the home network network, and visitor video call. It provides a network matching device and a communication method for home automation and home network to ensure location transparency for calls to security guards and to increase call traffic by increasing simultaneous call channels.

According to an aspect of the composite network matching device of the home automation and the home network according to the present invention for achieving the above object, communication and communication by connecting a plurality of HA terminals belonging to the home automation network and a plurality of HN terminals belonging to the home network And a group gateway that performs a signal interface and provides network-based additional services provided from additional service servers to a plurality of HA terminals belonging to the home automation network.

The group gateway is composed of an HN module based on network communication and an HA module based on RS-485 communication.

The HN module and the HA module communicate with each other through an RS-232 communication method.

The HN module is a LAN module to which a network-based HN terminal and additional service providing servers are connected, and when a call is connected between the corresponding HN terminal and the HA terminal according to a call signal generated from the HN terminal connected through the LAN module. An HN CPU for separating the video signal and the audio signal transmitted from the HN terminal, a D / A video codec for receiving the video signal separated by the HN CPU and releasing the compressed video signal, and from the D / A video codec. Receives the decompressed video signal, converts the digital video signal into an analog video signal, and transmits the D / A video encoder and the separated audio signal by the HN CPU to release the compressed audio signal. D / A audio, which converts the decompressed digital voice signal into an analog voice signal and transmits the same to the corresponding HA terminal through the HA module. It consists of a deck.

The HN CPU transmits the text message information about the known content transmitted in real time from the network complex server connected to the LAN module to the corresponding HA terminal.

The analog video signal transmitted from the D / A video encoder to the corresponding HA terminal is an NTSC or PAL composite signal.

The HA module receives and processes a call signal transmitted from the HN CPU of the HN module, and transmits a control signal transmitted from the HN terminal to the HN CPU of the HN module, and the RS with the HA terminal. It consists of a communication module for transmitting the call signal transmitted from the HA CPU to the HA terminal through a -485 communication method and a switching module for switching and outputting the analog voice signal transmitted from the D / A audio codec of the HN module.

The switching module switches and outputs the corresponding analog voice signal through a plurality of channels.

On the other hand, according to one aspect of the communication method through the matching network of the home automation and home network according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the call connection between the corresponding HN terminal and the HA terminal according to the call signal generated from the HN terminal And separating the video signal and the audio signal transmitted from the HN terminal, decompressing the compressed video signal by receiving the separated video signal, and receiving the decompressed digital video signal. Converting to an analog video signal and transmitting the same to an HA terminal; decompressing the compressed audio signal by receiving the separated audio signal; converting the decompressed digital audio signal into an analog audio signal and transmitting the same to the HA terminal; It is characterized by consisting of steps.

The method may further include transmitting, to the HA terminal, text message information about only the notification content transmitted in real time from a network complex server connected through a LAN.

In the step of receiving the decompressed digital video signal and converting it into an analog video signal and transmitting the same to the HA terminal, the analog video signal is an NTSC or PAL composite signal.

On the other hand, according to one aspect of the communication method through the matching network of the home automation and home network according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the call connection request by entering the phone number of the HA terminal to call in the HN terminal Attempting, receiving the IP address of the group gateway in charge of the telephone number of the inputted HA terminal, requesting a call setup to the corresponding group gateway having the received IP address, and The HA module receives unique ID information of the corresponding HA terminal from the HN module and transmits a ring signal to the corresponding HA terminal, and a hook-off signal generated from the corresponding HA terminal is transmitted to the HN terminal to connect a call. It is characterized by.

The HN module and the HA module communicate with each other through an RS-232 communication method.

The method may further include transmitting, to the HA terminal, text message information about only the notification content transmitted in real time from a network complex server connected through a LAN.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, detailed descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that reference numerals and like elements among the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals and symbols as much as possible even though they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a hybrid network matching system between home automation and a home network according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of HA generation terminals 110... N belonging to a home automation network (HA network) 100 are group gateway 200, an H.323 gatekeeper 300, and a switch hub. It is linked with a plurality of HN generation terminals (510 ... N) belonging to the home network (HN network) 500 through the (Switch HUB) (400).

Here, the HA generation terminal (110 ... N) is an analog terminal belonging to the home automation network (HA network) 100, the HN generation terminal (510 ... N) is the home network (HN network) Means a network terminal belonging to (500).

In addition, a plurality of HA generation terminals 110... N belonging to the home automation network (HA network) 100 communicate with the group gateway 200 in an RS-485 manner, and with the group gateway 200. Multiple HN Generation Terminals (510 ... N) belonging to .323 Gatekeeper 300, Switch HUB 400, and Home Networks (HN Networks) 500 can communicate over TCP / IP. do.

When there are a plurality of group gateways for communicating with a plurality of HA generation terminals 110... N belonging to the home automation network (HA network) 100, the H.323 gatekeeper 300 is connected to the corresponding group gateway. It is a device for switching.

The group gateway 200 performs RS-485 communication with a plurality of HA generation terminals 110... N belonging to the home automation network (HA network) 100, and performs a home network network (HN network) 500. The plurality of HN generation terminals (510 ... N) belonging to perform communication via TCP / IP.

That is, the group gateway 200 includes a plurality of HA generation terminals 110... N belonging to a home automation network (HA network) 100 and a plurality of HN generation terminals belonging to a home network network (HN network) 500. It will be responsible for the communication and signal interface between (510 ... N).

The switch hub 400 includes a parking management server 600 for providing a network-based additional service, a remote meter reading server 700 and a common entrance lobby phone 800 of the HN common and a guard room. 900 and the like are connected and switched over TCP / IP.

That is, the plurality of HA generation terminals 110... N belonging to the home automation network (HA network) 100 are provided from network-based supplementary service servers that provide the supplementary service through the group gateway 200. It is possible to receive additional services to be provided.

Hereinafter, a detailed configuration of the group gateway described with reference to FIG. 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the group gateway of FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the group gateway 200 of the present invention is largely composed of an HN module 210 based on network communication and an HA module 220 based on RS-485 communication.

The HN module 210 is composed of a LAN module 211, an HN CPU 212, a D / A video codec 213, a D / A video encoder 214, and a D / A audio codec 215. The HA module 220 includes an HA CPU 221, a communication module 222, and a switching module 223.

Here, the communication between the HN module 210 and the HA module 220 is to use the RS-232 method.

LAN module 211 is basically connected to the network terminal, such as HN generation terminal, common entrance lobby phone, security equipment, etc., additionally, additional service providing servers such as server, parking management server, remote meter reading server, etc. Lose.

When the generation call signal using the HA terminal is input through the LAN module 211, the HN CPU 212 transmits the input call signal to the HA CPU 221 of the HA module 220.

Accordingly, the HA CPU 221 of the HA module 220 transmits the call signal transmitted from the HN CPU 212 to the corresponding HA generation terminal through the communication module 222, and together with the caller's image, The D / A video codec 213 and the D / A video encoder 214 are displayed to the corresponding HA generation terminal under the control of the HN CPU 212.

Here, the communication between the HA module 210 and the HA generation terminal uses the RS-485 method.

Accordingly, a hook-off signal from the corresponding HA generation terminal is transmitted to the caller's HN terminal, thereby connecting a call between the HN terminal and the HA terminal.

Accordingly, when the video signal and the audio signal of the caller are transmitted to the HN CPU 212 through the LAN module 211 of the HN module 210, the HN CPU 212 separates the transmitted video signal and the audio signal. Then, the compressed video signal and the audio signal are transmitted to the codec for releasing each.

The D / A video codec 213 receives the video signal transmitted from the HN CPU 212 and decompresses the compressed video signal.

The D / A video encoder 214 receives the decompressed video signal from the D / A video codec 213, converts the digital video signal into an analog video signal, and transmits the analog video signal to the corresponding HA generation terminal.

At this time, the analog video signal transmitted to the corresponding HA generation terminal is transmitted as an NTSC or PAL composite signal.

The D / A audio codec 215 receives a voice signal transmitted separately from the HN CPU 212, decompresses a compressed voice signal, converts the decompressed digital voice signal into an analog voice signal, and then converts the HA module ( It is transmitted to the corresponding HA generation terminal through the switching module 223 of 220.

In addition, the switching module 223 of the HA module 220 preferably uses a four-channel (4 × 4) switching module.

Accordingly, the HA generation terminal can communicate with the network terminal connected through the LAN module 211.

In addition, a control signal generated from the corresponding HA generation terminal is transmitted to the HN terminal connected to the HN module 210 through the communication module 222 and the HA CPU 221 of the HA module 220. Is performed.

On the other hand, the text message information about the notice content transmitted in real time from the network complex server connected to the LAN module 211 of the HN module 210 is screened to the corresponding HA generation terminal under the control of the HN CPU 212. Is output.

In addition, service contents provided from additional service providing servers such as a parking management server and a remote meter reading server connected to the LAN module 211 of the HN module 210 may also be controlled by the HN CPU 212. Since the screen is output to the terminal, the HA generation terminal can also receive the same additional service as the HN terminal.

3 is a diagram illustrating a communication method through matching of a network between home automation and a home network according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the guard machine 520 transmits an ARQ (Alias: 1 building 101) message to the gatekeeper 300 (S10), the gatekeeper 300 responds to the ACF (ACF). Alias: 1 building 101-IP: 10.10.10.10) message is sent (S20).

At this time, the IP address "10.10.10.10" means the IP address of the corresponding group gateway that manages the first 101.

Accordingly, the guard room 520 transmits a call setup message (Call Setup, Alias: 1 building 101-IP: 10.10.10.10) to the HN module 210 of the group gateway having the IP address "10.10.10.10". (S30).

Accordingly, since the HN module 210 of the group gateway manages a generation registration table to which generation IDs and telephone numbers (Alias) are allocated for the HA 60 generations, the telephone number requested to be called using the generation registration table. (Alias) confirms whether they are a registered household.

That is, the HN module 210 of the group gateway transmits an ARQ message to the gatekeeper 300 (S40), and the gatekeeper 300 sends an ACF message in response to the HN module 210 of the group gateway. Is transmitted (S50).

Subsequently, when the called phone number is a household registered in the household registration table, the HN module 210 of the corresponding group gateway transmits a call setup message including the unique ID of the corresponding HA household terminal to the HA module 220 (S60). ), The HA module 220 transmits a response message to the HN module 210 (S70).

Subsequently, a ring signal is transmitted from the HA module 220 of the group gateway to the corresponding HA generation terminal 110 (S80), and a ringback signal is transmitted (S90) to the guard room 520. Lose.

Subsequently, when the off-hook signal is transmitted from the corresponding HA generation terminal 110 to the HA module 220 of the group gateway (S100), the HA module 220 transmits the off-hook signal. To be transmitted to the HN module 210 (S110).

Accordingly, the HN module 210 transmits the Ack signal for the off-hook signal transmitted from the HA module 220 to the HA module 220 (S120) and then off-hooks to the guard room 520. (Off-Hook) signal is transmitted (S130).

Accordingly, the call is connected between the guard room 520 and the corresponding HA generation terminal 110 (Call Connected) (S140).

Subsequently, when an on-hook signal is transmitted from the HA generation terminal 110 to the HA module 220 of the group gateway (S150), the HA module 220 of the group gateway is the HN module 210. ) Transmits an on-hook signal (S160).

Accordingly, the HN module 210 of the group gateway transmits an Ack signal for the on-hook signal transmitted from the HA module 220 to the HA module 220 (S170), and then the guard room 520. Call release (S180) is requested.

Accordingly, the guard room 520 transmits a call release Ack signal, which is a response signal to the call release request signal from the HN module 210 of the corresponding group gateway, to the HN module 210 (S190). .

Accordingly, the HN module 210 of the group gateway receiving the Call Release Ack signal from the guard room 520 receives a free message from the HA module 220 (S200) and receives the Ack signal for the HA module. By transmitting to S220 (S210), the idle state is maintained.

As described above, according to the present invention, the service other than the telephone is also serviced depending on the household registration table as in the flow of the telephone service.

In other words, in case of emergency or fire generation, the generation unit transmits its ID and alarm type to the HA module of the group gateway through RS-485 communication, and the HA module transfers this information to the HN module for UART communication between the CPUs. In this case, the HN module retrieves the identification information of the corresponding household ID from the table and notifies the manager server.

In the above, specific preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made by any person having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention attached to the claims. will be.

According to the present invention, a gateway that enables communication and communication with analogue units and common units of a network and only servers, enables a visitor to call households without any location restrictions on any common units, and manages multiple generations. By supporting multiple channels of simultaneous calling, the gateway improves existing call rates.

In addition, the video output of the group gateway is capable of providing two video output sources by the video output through the video encoder and the announcement through the video controller of the CPU.

In addition, the analog generation unit can receive various alarm (fire, emergency, gas, etc.) message without any additional equipment, the group gateway can be delivered to the server by TCP / IP.

In addition, this function allows the generation of analog terminals to flexibly interface to the network network, thereby accommodating the functions available in the home network network, and making the home network network and the home automation network interoperable. Will be generated.

Claims (14)

A plurality of HA terminals belonging to a home automation network and a plurality of HN terminals belonging to a home network network interoperate with each other to perform communication and signal interfaces, and provide network-based additional services provided from additional service servers. A network matching device for home automation and home network, comprising a group gateway provided as an HA terminal. The method of claim 1, The group gateway, A network matching device for home automation and home networks, characterized by consisting of an HN module based on network communication and an HA module based on RS-485 communication. The method of claim 2, The network matching device of the home automation and home network, characterized in that the communication between the HN module and the HA module by RS-232 communication method. The method of claim 2, The HN module, A LAN module to which network-based HN terminals and additional service providing servers are connected; An HN CPU separating a video signal and an audio signal transmitted from the HN terminal when a call is connected between the corresponding HN terminal and the HA terminal according to a call signal generated from the HN terminal connected through the LAN module; A D / A video codec for receiving a video signal separated by the HN CPU and releasing the compressed video signal; A D / A video encoder receiving the decompressed video signal from the D / A video codec and converting the digital video signal into an analog video signal and transmitting the analog video signal to the corresponding HA terminal; And The D / A audio codec receives the voice signal separated by the HN CPU, releases the compressed voice signal, converts the decompressed digital voice signal into an analog voice signal, and transmits the analog voice signal to the corresponding HA terminal through the HA module. A composite network matching device for home automation and home networks, characterized in that the configuration. The method of claim 4, wherein The HN CPU, And a network matching device for home automation and home network, characterized in that the text message information related to the contents of the notice transmitted from the network complex server connected to the LAN module is transmitted to the corresponding HA terminal. The method of claim 4, wherein And analog video signal transmitted from the D / A video encoder to the corresponding HA terminal is NTSC or PAL composite signal. The method of claim 4, wherein The HA module, A HA CPU for receiving and processing a call signal transmitted from the HN CPU of the HN module and transmitting a control signal transmitted from the HN terminal to the HN CPU of the HN module; A communication module for transmitting a call signal transmitted from the HA CPU to the HA terminal through an RS-485 communication method with the HA terminal; And And a switching module for switching and outputting an analog voice signal transmitted from the D / A audio codec of the HN module. The method of claim 7, wherein The switching module is a network matching device of the home automation and home network, characterized in that for outputting the corresponding analog voice signal through a plurality of channels. Connecting a call between the corresponding HN terminal and the HA terminal according to a call signal generated from the HN terminal; Separating a video signal and an audio signal transmitted from the HN terminal; Decompressing the compressed video signal by receiving the separated video signal; Receiving the decompressed digital video signal and converting it into an analog video signal and transmitting the analog video signal to a corresponding HA terminal; And Receiving the separated voice signal, decompressing the compressed voice signal, converting the decompressed digital voice signal into an analog voice signal, and transmitting the same to the corresponding HA terminal; Communication method through network matching. The method of claim 9, Communication through the matching of the home automation and home network, further comprising the step of transmitting to the HA terminal a text message information about the contents of the notice only transmitted in real time from the network complex server connected via a LAN (LAN) Way. The method of claim 9, In the step of receiving the decompressed digital video signal is converted into an analog video signal and transmitted to the corresponding HA terminal, The analog video signal is NTSC or PAL composite signal (composite signal) characterized in that the communication method through the matching network of the home automation and home network. Attempting a call connection request by inputting a phone number of an HA terminal to be called in the HN terminal; Receiving the IP address of the group gateway in charge of the telephone number of the input HA terminal; Requesting call establishment to a corresponding group gateway having the received IP address; Receiving, by the HA module of the group gateway, the unique ID information of the corresponding HA terminal from the HN module, and transmitting a ring signal to the corresponding HA terminal; And And a hook-off signal generated from the corresponding HA terminal is transmitted to the HN terminal to connect a call. The method of claim 12, The communication method through the matching network of the home automation and home network, characterized in that the communication between the HN module and the HA module by RS-232 communication method. The method of claim 12, Communication through the matching of the home automation and home network, further comprising the step of transmitting to the HA terminal a text message information about the contents of the notice only transmitted in real time from the network complex server connected via a LAN (LAN) Way.

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