KR20090044093A - Device collaboration method and system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a short-range communication network when a mobile device enters a service area without storing and resetting connection state and connection information between a mobile device and a convenience device in a specific service space. The present invention relates to a device collaboration method and system for automatically restoring a connection between a mobile device and a convenience device based on a connection state and session information so as to organically collaborate with each other.

A device collaboration system according to the present invention includes a mobile device (MD) provided with a convenience service; And storing connection information and session information of a state of being connected with the mobile device in a specific zone for providing the convenience service, and after recognizing the mobile device in the specific zone, the connection information and the session. And a convenience device (FD) for restoring a connection with the mobile device based on the information.

Convenience, service, mobile device, collaboration, convenience device, SFD, FSB, FSP, FP, platform, broker,

Description

Device collaboration method and system

The present invention relates to a method and a system in which a convenience device providing a convenience service through a mobile device cooperates with a peripheral device in a network, and more particularly, a convenience such as a train ticket vending machine or an ATM terminal, which is widely used by the public. It connects devices (Facility Devices) with each other through a network, configures a convenience technology framework (User) to allow a user to use a convenience service through a mobile device such as a mobile communication terminal, such a convenience service When a user uses a convenience device through a mobile device, various convenience devices overcome a limitation of the limited display size, battery capacity, and form factor of the mobile device through short-range communication within a specific service space. Take provides the resources for the peripheral device through the want of peripheral devices and the collaboration relates to a method and device collaboration systems to provide convenient services to mobile devices.

Due to the evolution of information technology (IT), the intelligentization of space is taking place as analog services existing in various spaces where humans live are digitized.

For example, a traffic card system, an IPTV, a motion detection screen, a bus arrival guide, an ATM, etc., a convenience device (FD) is processed as digital data.

On the other hand, mobile devices are evolving into smart devices due to the convergence phenomenon of a function that fuses various functions, but the convenience device (FD) existing in the living area of customers has a simple unique function. It is operated in the form of a feature device.

Therefore, there is a demand for a technology that enables a user to use a convenient device (FD) that is always used in life through a mobile device that is used most widely and has various functions.

According to the technical requirements described above, the mobile device is located within the service area without storing and resetting the connection state and connection information between the mobile device and the convenience device in a specific service space. It is an object of the present invention to provide a device collaboration method and system that automatically restores a connection between a mobile device and a convenience device based on a connection state and session information through a local area communication network so as to organically cooperate with each other.

Device collaboration system according to the present invention for achieving the above object, a mobile device (MD) provided with a convenience service; And storing connection information and session information of a state of being connected with the mobile device in a specific zone for providing the convenience service, and after recognizing the mobile device in the specific zone, the connection information and the session. And a convenience device (FD) for restoring a connection with the mobile device based on the information.

In addition, the mobile device includes a cooperative browser capable of reading the state and detailed attribute information of the convenience device.

In addition, the mobile device recognizes the convenience device in the specific zone through a service discovery protocol, and combines the convenience service by interacting with the convenience device based on the connection information and the session information.

The convenience device may further include a function of storing, managing, registering, and inquiring various applications provided from a plurality of service providers, a federation function of sharing information and services with other convenience devices, or associating an application, and an application. Functions provided only to the mobile device.

In addition, the convenience device provides location information of the mobile device, checks the location information of the connected mobile device, and checks the ID for confirming the user's personal information in association with the mobile device.

In addition, the convenience device checks the certificate required for checking and executing user billing information in association with the mobile device, and confirms detailed information of the mobile device based on the ID of the mobile device.

In addition, the convenience device performs a stable operation between components, and performs a package management function for stable data sharing between components.

In addition, the convenience device provides an application execution environment through collaboration with the mobile device, recognizes the adjacent mobile device, and provides its device detailed information and state information to the mobile device.

In addition, the mobile device performs a security and encryption function of data when interworking with the convenience device, and provides the convenience device with an ID containing detailed information of the user and detailed information of the device.

In addition, the mobile device transmits the authentication information of the user to the convenience device, and confirms whether the authentication success or failure from the convenience device.

In addition, the mobile device performs a transmission and reception function with the convenience device through a local area network for data and application programs, and checks the status of the received data and application programs.

In addition, the mobile device performs a function of storing and managing an application program downloaded from the convenience device, and providing and registering a runtime environment for executing the downloaded application program.

In addition, a convenient service platform (FSP) server that provides the registration and inquiry of the convenience service, the distribution and management of the convenience service, and provides a collaboration function between the mobile device and the convenience device through centralized management; Additionally included.

Here, the convenience service platform (FSP) server has a management function for identifying, installing, extending, and removing a common format for registering and distributing an application, a function for classifying an application distributed to the convenience device, and a production of an application. It provides the function of checking integrity and managing access authority by application.

In addition, the convenience service platform (FSP) server, a function for sharing the authentication confirmation and authentication information for each of the convenience device and the mobile device, the trust management and token issuance function and data between the convenience device and the mobile device (MD) It will perform encryption and certificate management functions.

In addition, the convenient service platform (FSP) server performs the initial connection setup and registration function for the search and registration of the convenience device, and the platform attribute information confirmation, storage, and call information verification function of the convenience device.

In addition, the convenience service platform (FSP) server, the monitoring, login, alarm information check and management functions of the convenience device, additional device events and various driver management functions of the convenience device and the life cycle of the application program of the convenience device (life cycle) management functions.

In addition, the convenient service platform (FSP) server, the creation, addition, change, registration management function of the administrative user, the authority management and control function of the administrative user, the administrative console function for the administrator for system management, user authority It will provide optimized portal configuration function.

The convenience service platform (FSP) server performs a processing function for additional metadata requested by the convenience device and the mobile device, and a function of storing context information data collected by the convenience device.

On the other hand, the convenience device according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the device location confirmation unit for providing its own location information, and confirms the location information of the connected convenience device; A remote management unit for providing an initial setting function for initial connection with a management server and an agent function for receiving and managing remote management information; A device collaboration unit providing an application execution environment through collaboration with the convenience device and providing a function controlled by a limited input of a user; And a communication unit providing a function of connecting with the convenience device and various devices through a mobile communication network and a local area network, and a function of recognizing a nearby device.

In addition, the authentication / security unit for verifying the authentication information of the user, and informs the success or failure of authentication, and executes a security function through encryption when interworking with the convenient service platform and data transmission; An information inquiry unit for confirming an ID for confirming user's personal information in association with the convenience device; And a personalization information unit which provides its own device detailed information and state information, collects surrounding context information, and transmits it to a convenient service broker (FSB) server.

The remote management unit may provide a package management function for stable operation between components and stable data sharing between components.

In addition, the remote management unit, and automatically detects the device and provides a corresponding driver as necessary, and provides the detailed information and status information of the device.

The remote management unit may include a function of storing, managing, registering, and inquiring various applications provided from a plurality of service providers, a federation function of sharing information and services with other convenient devices, or federating applications; This function provides the application only to authorized users.

The information inquiry unit checks a certificate required for checking and executing user billing information in association with the mobile device, and confirms detailed information of the mobile device based on the ID of the mobile device.

On the other hand, the mobile device according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the convenience device recognizes the convenience device through a service discovery protocol in a specific zone, the convenience provided by the convenience device by the user's interaction (interaction) A convenience service unit for binding a service; A communication unit configured to transmit and receive information and data through short-range communication with the convenience device providing the convenience service; A device collaboration unit providing an environment in which an application can be executed through collaboration with the convenience device; And an execution environment unit for storing and managing the downloaded application program.

In addition, the device collaboration unit is to transmit the control data of the convenience device according to the limited input from the user.

The device collaboration unit performs an automatic detection of a device and a device access management function for providing a corresponding driver as necessary, and a device status reporting function for providing detailed information and status information of the device.

On the other hand, the device collaboration method according to the present invention for achieving the above object, (a) recognizing and connecting a mobile device entering the convenience service zone (zone); (b) storing the connection status and session information with the connected mobile device; (c) checking whether the mobile device is recognized again within the convenient service area after terminating the connection with the mobile device; And (d) if the mobile device is recognized again, restoring a connection with the mobile device based on the connection state and session information.

In addition, in the step (d), when the connection with the mobile device is restored, the mobile device reads the convenience device status and detailed attribute information from the convenience device through the cooperative browser.

In addition, in the step (d), when the connection with the mobile device is restored, the mobile device shares a file with a convenience device through a cooperative browser to a local area network for data and application programs.

In the step (d), the input and output (I / O) are mapped to control the convenience device with the limited input of the mobile device.

According to the present invention, when the mobile device recognizes a convenient device located at a short distance, the mobile device can automatically restore the existing connection state.

Therefore, the user can conveniently use a traffic card system, a bus arrival guide, an IPTV, an ATM device, or the like using his mobile device.

Details of the object and technical configuration of the present invention and the resulting effects thereof will be more clearly understood by the following detailed description based on the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a convenience service operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a convenience service operating system according to the present invention includes a mobile device (TMD) 110, a smart facility device (SFD) 120, and a communication network 130. , A convenience service broker (FSB) server 140, a convenience service platform (FSP) server 150, and a convenience provider (FP) 160.

The TMD 110 receives a convenience service from the SFD 120. That is, the TMD 110 recognizes a convenience service that a user can use in a specific zone through the service discovery protocol, and binds the convenience service desired by the user by the user's interaction. .

In addition, the TMD 110 transmits the authentication information of the user to the SFD 120 and checks whether the authentication succeeds or fails from the SFD 120.

In addition, the TMD 110 performs a security and encryption function of data when interworking with the SFD 120, and provides the SFD 120 with an ID including detailed information of a user and detailed information of a device.

In addition, the TMD 110 performs transmission and reception functions with the SFD 120 through the local area network for the data and the application, and checks the state of the received data and the application.

In addition, the TMD 110 includes a cooperative browser in the form of a control panel for viewing the connection status and detailed property information with the surrounding SFD in the convenient service zone. Here, the collaboration browser is composed of a GUI and GUI configuration applied to the collaboration explorer and the collaboration application, and provides a user interface application in relation to the service explorer.

The TMD 110 stores and manages an application program downloaded from the SFD 120 and provides a runtime environment for registering and executing the downloaded application program and a registration function.

The SFD 120 organically interworks with the TMD 110, interoperates with other devices, and processes convenience services as digital information and provides them through the TMD 110.

In addition, the SFD 120 provides the location information of the TMD 110, confirms the location information of the connected TMD 110, and confirms the ID for confirming the user's personal information in association with the TMD 110. .

In addition, the SFD 120 checks a certificate required for checking and executing user billing information in conjunction with the TMD 110, and checks detailed information of the TMD 110 based on the ID of the TMD 110.

In addition, the SFD 120 performs a smart level function for stable operation between components and a package management function for stable data sharing between components.

In addition, the SFD 120 provides an application execution environment through collaboration between devices, recognizes a nearby device, and provides its own device detailed information and state information.

In addition, the SFD 120 stores, manages, registers, and inquires various applications provided by a plurality of service providers, shares information and services with other smart convenience devices, or a federation function that federates applications. And providing the application only to authorized users.

In addition, the SFD 120 collects surrounding context information and transmits it to the FSB 140.

The communication network 130 is a network connecting the SFD 120 and the FSB 140 and may be, for example, a local area network (LAN). Thus, in FIG. 1, communication network 130 is represented as LAN 130.

The FSB 140 exists in one business zone to manage and coordinate a plurality of SFDs 120 and convenience services.

In addition, the FSB 140 includes a service directory function for managing a list of services existing in a zone, a service registration function for registering a new service, a service query function for searching for a service according to a user's needs, and access to a service. Provides service status inquiry function to manage

In addition, the FSB 140 has a session function for the connection state and usage application information of the plurality of SFDs 120 and the TMD 110, and a state storing function of an application being used between the plurality of TMDs 110 and the SFD 120. And a state recovery function of an application being used between the plurality of TMDs 110 and the SFD 120.

In addition, the FSB 140 may combine the services existing in the zone, model the services and events provided by the plurality of SFDs 120 according to the needs of the service provider, and the location of the TMD 110. It provides a function to collect the sensing information for and to generate an event in response to a specific location.

The FSP 150 provides the registration and inquiry of convenience services, the distribution and management of convenience services, and provides a collaboration function through centralized management.

In addition, the FSP 150 includes a management function for checking, installing, extending, and removing a common format for registering and distributing an application, classifying an application distributed to the SFD 120, and checking the integrity of the production of the application. Provides access authority management by application.

In addition, the FSP 150 has a function of sharing authentication information and authentication information for the SFD 120 and the TMD 110, a trust management and token issuing function, data encryption, and a certificate between the SFD 120 and the TMD 110. Perform administrative functions.

In addition, the FSP 150 performs initial connection setup and registration functions for searching and registering the SFD 120, and checks, stores, and calls information of the platform attribute information of the SFD 120.

In addition, the FSP 150 monitors, logs in, checks and manages the alarm information of the SFD 120, additional device events and various driver management functions of the SFD 120, and a life cycle of an application of the SFD 120. cycle) Provide management functions.

In addition, the FSP 150 creates, adds, changes, and manages management users, authority management and control functions of the management user, administrator management console function for system management, and optimized portal configuration for each user right. Provide the function.

The FSP 150 performs a processing function for the additional metadata requested by the SFD 120 and the TMD 110, and stores a context information data collected by the SFD 120.

The FP 160 serves as a content provider of the SFD 120 to directly distribute and manage hardware (H / W) and software (S / W).

On the other hand, the present invention uses a facility technology framework (FTF). Accordingly, the TMD 110, the SFD 120, the LAN 130, and the FSB 140 are located in one FTF zone. In addition, one FTF Zone is connected to another FTF Zone through the LAN 130.

In the FT (Facility Technology) environment, various services in the real life are digitized through the SFD 120 so that users can receive intelligent services through the TMD 110 and the SFD 120. Life) environment.

Accordingly, the FT environment is applied to the TMD 110 personally carried by the user, the device SFD 120 in the living area which is installed in a specific area and directly provides the service to the user, and the SFD 120 in the same area. FSB 140 in charge of service provision and management, and FSP 150 in charge of interworking with the existing mobile communication service infrastructure and collaboration among all components.

Here, the communication network between the TMD 110 and the SFD 120 and the communication network between the TMD 110 and the TMD 110 may be implemented using a personal area network (PAN), Bluetooth, RFID, IrDA, or the like.

The functions required before the FTF application service provided and developed by the FP 160 are delivered to the user through the FTF system are as follows.

1) Dynamic service discovery function-Zone discovery, service discovery, service status check, indoor location detection

2) Device Collaboration-Collaboration Detector, Collaboration Services, Session Management, Collaboration Core Technology

3) Dynamic Module System-Service Registration, Deployment, Remote Management, Monitoring, Lifecycle Management, Information Sharing, Bundle Repository

4) Service Choreography-Process Modeling, Task Selection, Service Execution, TMD Interaction, SFD Interaction

5) Trust & Privacy-Trust relationship between devices, mobile user's privacy, DRM compatible SFD linkage

6) Facade for Personalization Service-collect information, filter information, collect all information, store information

Here, in the personalization service, Facade means providing a simple and consistent data format and interface for interworking with the system.

Device collaboration features can be configured with a collaboration browser, collaboration services, session management, and collaboration cores.

As described above, the collaboration browser is a browser provided by the TMD 110 to collaborate with the SFD 120, and the collaboration service is a middleware service that is basically provided for collaboration between devices.

The collaboration service includes a file sharing function for checking a transmission / reception function and a reception state with the SFD 120 through a local area network for a data and an application, a service description function for describing an item required for access outside the service, and the TMD 110. It provides an input / output mapping function that can control the SFD 120 with limited input.

Session management manages connection status between a plurality of devices in a zone and connection information therebetween. By reestablishing a session once connected between the TMD 110 and the SFD 120 again without resetting, it is possible to restore the connection to the previous state when the user re-enters the convenience service zone or reconnects to the network due to network instability. do.

The collaboration core is a basic function placed at the bottom of the middleware technology's software stack to collaborate between devices, and is responsible for event delivery and listening between devices and quality of service (QoS) of messages. The technical elements include transaction functions for management, monitoring functions for monitoring device resources, and PAN connection functions for handling personal area network (PAN) connections.

2 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a mobile device TMD according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the TMD 110 includes a convenience service unit 210, a communication unit 220, a device collaboration unit 230, and an execution environment unit 240.

The convenience service unit 210 recognizes a convenience service that a user can use in a specific zone through a service discovery protocol, and binds the convenience service desired by the user by the user's interaction. .

The communication unit 220 transmits and receives information and data through short-range communication with the SFD 120 that provides a convenient service.

The device collaboration unit 230 provides an environment in which applications can be executed through collaboration between devices. In addition, the device collaboration unit 230 transmits control data of the SFD 120 according to a limited input from the user. The device collaboration unit 230 performs an automatic detection of a device and a device access management function for providing a corresponding driver as necessary, and a device status reporting function for providing detailed information and status information of the device.

The execution environment unit 240 stores and manages the downloaded application.

3 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a smart convenience device (SFD) according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the SFD 120 according to the present invention may include a device positioning unit 310, an authentication / security unit 320, an information inquiry unit 330, a remote management unit 340, a device collaboration unit 350, The communication unit 360 and the personalization information unit 370 are included.

The device location checking unit 310 provides its own location information and checks the location information of the connected device.

The authentication / security unit 320 checks the user's authentication information, notifies the success or failure of authentication, and executes a security function through encryption when interworking with the convenient service platform and data transfer.

The information inquiry unit 330 checks the ID for confirming the user's personal information in association with the mobile device. In addition, the information inquiry unit 330 checks the certificate required for checking and executing the user billing information in conjunction with the TMD 110, and confirms the detailed information of the TMD 110 based on the ID of the TMD 110.

The remote management unit 340 provides an initial setting function for initial interworking with the management server and an agent function for receiving and managing remote management information.

In addition, the remote management unit 340 provides a smart level function for stable operation between components, and a package management function for stable data sharing between components.

In addition, the remote management unit 340 automatically detects the device and provides a corresponding driver as necessary, and provides detailed information and status information of the device.

In addition, the remote management unit 340 stores, manages, registers, and inquires various applications provided from a plurality of service providers, and shares information and services with other smart convenience devices, or a federation function that federates applications. , And provide applications only to authorized users.

The device collaboration unit 350 provides an application execution environment through collaboration between devices, and provides a function controlled by limited input of a mobile device.

The communication unit 360 provides a function of connecting to various devices through a mobile communication network and a local area network, and a function of recognizing a nearby device.

The personalization information unit 370 provides its own device detailed information and state information, collects surrounding context information, and transmits it to the FSB 140. In addition, the personalization information unit 370 calls the user detailed information and the personalization information based on the user ID.

4 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a convenience service broker (FSB) server according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the FSB 140 according to the present invention includes a service brokering unit 410, a session manager 420, a service combination unit 430, and a sensing information processor 440.

The service brokering unit 410 manages the registration and search of a service and a service list.

In addition, the service brokering unit 410 may include a service directory function for managing a list of services existing in a zone, a service registration function for registering a new service, a service query function for searching for a service according to a user's needs, and a service. Provides service status inquiry function to manage access.

The session manager 420 provides a session function for the connection state of the plurality of SFDs 120 and the TMD 110 and application information.

In addition, the session manager 420 stores a state storing function of an application being used between the plurality of TMDs 110 and the SFD 120 and a state restoring function of an application being used between the plurality of TMDs 110 and the SFD 120. to provide.

The service combination unit 430 combines the services existing in the zone.

In addition, the service combination unit 430 models the functions and services and events provided by the plurality of SFDs 120 in accordance with the needs of the service provider.

The sensing information processor 440 collects and processes sensing information about the location of the mobile device MD.

In addition, the sensing information processor 440 provides a filtering function of the sensor for garbage values and a function of generating an event in response to a specific position.

5 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a convenient service platform (FSP) according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the FSP 150 according to the present invention includes an application manager 510, an authentication / security unit 520, a remote manager 530, a communication network interworking unit 540, and a personalization information unit 550. .

The application manager 510 provides a common format check, installation, extension, and removal function for registering and distributing an application.

In addition, the application program manager 501 provides a function of classifying an application distributed to the SFD 120, a function of checking the integrity of the production of the application, and an application-specific access right management function.

The authentication / security unit 520 shares authentication confirmation and authentication information for each SFD 120 and TMD 110. In addition, the authentication / security unit 520 performs a trust management and token issuance function and encryption and data management function between the SFD 120 and the TMD 110.

The remote manager 530 is responsible for registration and property management of the SFD 120, monitoring of the SFD 120, and event collection. In addition, the remote management unit 530 performs an initial connection setup and registration function for the search and registration of the SFD 120, and the platform attribute information confirmation, storage, and call information confirmation function of the SFD 120.

In addition, the remote management unit 530 may monitor, log in, and check and manage the SFD 120, additional device events and various driver management functions of the SFD 120, and a life cycle of an application of the SFD 120. life cycle).

The remote management unit 530 may be configured to create, add, change, or manage a management user, and manage and control a user's rights, manage an administrator's console for system management, and configure an optimized portal for each user's authority. Provide the function.

The communication network interworking unit 540 utilizes already secured information through interworking with a previously established communication network.

The personalization information unit 550 provides a processing function for the additional metadata requested by the SFD 120 and the TMD 110. In addition, the personalization information unit 550 stores the context information data collected by the SFD 120.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a device collaboration method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Device collaboration technology enables the use of resources of peripheral devices through collaboration with peripheral devices to overcome limitations of limited display size, battery capacity, and form factor of mobile devices through short-range communication between various devices. Means technology. To this end, the TMD 110 includes a Collaboration Browser as a control panel that allows a user entering a zone to view the surrounding SFD 120 and status and detailed property information. Middleware services and functions that are basically provided for collaboration between devices are file sharing, service description, and input / output mapping.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the TMD 110 enters a convenient service zone, the SFD 120 recognizes the TMD 110 through a local area network and connects the session to the recognized TMD 110 through a session. (S602). That is, the SFD 120 receives an action event that enters a convenient service area from the TMD 110 through a service discovery protocol through short range communication such as PAN, infrared rays, or Bluetooth.

Subsequently, the SFD 120 stores connection state and session information on the connection with the TMD 110 through the device collaboration unit 350 (S604).

Here, the SFD 120 receives authentication information of the user from the TMD 110, performs authentication on the TMD 110 through the authentication / security unit 320, and then informs the TMD 110 whether the authentication succeeds or fails. to provide. The SFD 120 checks the access of the TMD 110, receives the information from the TMD 110, and inquires the FSP 150 about authentication processing for the TMD 110.

Subsequently, the TMD 110 in the convenient service area discovers the convenient service provided by the SFD 120. That is, the SFD 120 provides the TMD 110 with convenient service information available to the TMD 110 in the convenient service area.

In addition, the SFD 120 provides the state information of the convenience service to the TMD 110. That is, the SFD 120 provides the TMD 110 with connection statuses and connection information between the plurality of devices in the convenient service area.

Subsequently, after the SFD 120 provides the convenience service information to the TMD 110, if there is any service request from the TMD 110, the SFD 120 connects the convenience service to the TMD 110 so that the user can use the convenience service. To help.

Meanwhile, the SFD 120 terminates the connection to the TMD 110 according to the connection release request from the TMD 110 (S606).

At this time, the SFD 120 terminates the connection with the TMD 110 in a state in which the connection state and session information for the connection with the TMD 110 are stored.

Subsequently, when the TMD 110 re-recognizes the TMD 110 as the TMD 110 reenters its service area (S608), the SFD 120 contacts the TMD 110 based on the stored connection state and session information. The connection is restored (S610).

As described above, according to the present invention, the SFD 120 stores connection and session information with the TMD 110 once connected in the convenience service zone, so that the session is not re-set when the SFD 120 is recognized again. Also, the connection can be restored. Therefore, when the user re-enters the convenience service zone or reconnects to the network due to network instability, the connection can be restored to its previous state.

As those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative and not restrictive in all aspects. Should be. The scope of the present invention is shown by the following claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

The present invention can be applied to a device capable of transmitting and receiving a control signal with a mobile device through short-range communication such as Bluetooth, PAN, infrared communication, etc., and can be applied to a convenience device that provides convenience services to the public.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a device collaboration system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a mobile device TMD according to the present invention.

3 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a convenience device (SFD) according to the present invention.

4 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a convenience service broker (FSB) server.

5 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a convenient service platform (FSP).

6 is a flowchart illustrating a device collaboration method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

110: mobile device (TMD) 120: SFD

130: communication network (LAN) 140: FSB

150: FSP 160: FP

210: convenience service 220: communication

230: device collaboration unit 240: execution environment unit

310: device location check unit 320: authentication / security unit

330: information inquiry unit 340: remote management unit

350: device collaboration unit 360: communication unit

370: personalized information unit 410: service brokering unit

420: session management unit 430: service combination unit

440: sensing information processing unit 510: application management unit

520: authentication / security unit 530: remote management unit

540: communication network interworking unit 550: personalization information

Claims (32)

A mobile device (MD) provided with a convenience service; And In order to provide the convenience service, connection information and session information of a state connected with the mobile device is stored in a specific zone, and after recognizing the mobile device in the specific zone, the connection information and the session information A convenience device (FD) for restoring a connection with the mobile device based on the; Device collaboration system comprising a. The method of claim 1, The mobile device is a device collaboration system, characterized in that having a collaboration browser that can view the state and property information of the convenience device. The method of claim 1, The mobile device recognizes the convenience device in the specific zone via a service discovery protocol and binds the convenience service by interacting with the convenience device based on the connection information and the session information. Device collaboration system, characterized in that). The method of claim 1, The convenience device may include a function of storing, managing, registering, and inquiring various applications provided from a plurality of service providers, a federation function of sharing information and services with other convenience devices, or federating applications; And providing the application only to authorized mobile devices. The method of claim 1, The convenience device provides location information of the mobile device, confirms location information of the connected mobile device, and confirms an ID for confirming user's private information in association with the mobile device. Device collaboration system. The method of claim 1, The convenience device is a device collaboration system, characterized in that for verifying and executing the user billing information check and execution of the certificate linked to the mobile device, and confirms the detailed information of the mobile device based on the ID of the mobile device. The method of claim 1, The convenience device performs a stable operation between components, and a device collaboration system, characterized in that for performing a package management function for stable data sharing between components. The method of claim 1, The convenience device may provide an application execution environment through collaboration with the mobile device, recognize the adjacent mobile device, and provide its device detailed information and state information to the mobile device. . The method of claim 1, The mobile device performs a security and encryption function of data when interworking with the convenience device, and provides a device (ID) containing detailed information of a user and detailed information of the device to the convenience device. Collaboration system. The method of claim 1, And the mobile device transmits authentication information of a user to the convenience device, and checks whether the authentication succeeds or fails from the convenience device. The method of claim 1, The mobile device is a device collaboration system, characterized in that for performing data transmission and reception functions with the convenience device via a local area network, and confirms the status of the received data and application program. The method of claim 1, The mobile device is a device collaboration system, characterized in that for performing the function of storing and managing the application downloaded from the convenience device, and providing and registering the runtime environment for the execution of the downloaded application. The method of claim 1, A convenience service platform (FSP) server that provides the registration and inquiry of the convenience service, the distribution and management of the convenience service, and provides a collaboration function between the mobile device and the convenience device through centralized management; Device collaboration system, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 13, The convenience service platform (FSP) server includes a management function for checking, installing, extending, and removing a common format for registering and distributing an application, classifying an application distributed to the convenience device, and verifying the integrity of production of the application. Device collaboration system, characterized in that to provide a function and application-specific access rights management function. The method of claim 13, The convenience service platform (FSP) server has a function of sharing authentication confirmation and authentication information for each convenience device and the mobile device, trust management and token issuance function between the convenience device and the mobile device, and encryption and certificate management of data. Device collaboration system, characterized in that performing a function. The method of claim 13, The convenient service platform (FSP) server, characterized in that for performing the initial connection setting and registration function for the search and registration of the convenience device, the platform attribute information check, storage, call information verification function of the convenience device Device collaboration system. The method of claim 13, The convenience service platform (FSP) server may monitor, log in, and check and manage alarm information of the convenience device, additional device events and various driver management functions of the convenience device, and a life cycle of an application of the convenience device. cycle) A device collaboration system characterized by providing management functions. The method of claim 13, The convenience service platform (FSP) server may be configured to create, add, change, or register a management user, a rights management and control function of the management user, a management console function for an administrator for system management, and user rights. Device collaboration system, characterized in that to provide an optimized portal configuration function. The method of claim 13, The convenience service platform (FSP) server may perform a processing function for additional metadata requested by the convenience device and the mobile device and a storage function of context information data collected by the convenience device. Device collaboration system. A device location checking unit which provides its location information and confirms location information of the connected convenience device; A remote management unit for providing an initial setting function for initial connection with a management server and an agent function for receiving and managing remote management information; A device collaboration unit providing an application execution environment through collaboration with the convenience device and providing a function controlled by a limited input of a user; And A communication unit providing a function of connecting with the convenience device and various devices through a mobile communication network and a local area network, and a function of recognizing a nearby device; Convenience device comprising a. The method of claim 20, An authentication / security unit for verifying authentication information of a user, informing whether the authentication is successful or unsuccessful, and executing a security function through encryption when interworking with a convenient service platform and transmitting data; An information inquiry unit for confirming an ID for confirming user's personal information in association with the convenience device; And A personalization information unit providing own device detailed information and state information, collecting surrounding context information, and transmitting the collected context information to a convenient service broker (FSB) server; Convenience device, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 20, The remote management unit is a convenience device, characterized in that to provide a smart level function for stable operation between components, and a package management function for stable data sharing between components. The method of claim 20, The remote management unit, the automatic detection of the device and provides a corresponding driver as necessary, and the convenience device, characterized in that to provide detailed information and status information of the device. The method of claim 20, The remote management unit may store, manage, register, and query various applications provided from a plurality of service providers, share information and services with other convenient devices, or federate functions to federate applications; And a function of providing an application only to an authorized user. The method of claim 21, The information inquiry unit checks a certificate required for checking and executing user billing information in association with the mobile device, and confirms detailed information of the mobile device based on the ID of the mobile device. A convenience service unit for recognizing the convenience device through a service discovery protocol in a specific zone, and binding the convenience service provided by the convenience device by user interaction; A communication unit configured to transmit and receive information and data through short-range communication with the convenience device providing the convenience service; A device collaboration unit providing an environment in which an application can be executed through collaboration with the convenience device; And An execution environment unit for storing and managing the downloaded application program; Mobile device comprising a. The method of claim 26, The device collaboration unit transmits control data of the convenience device according to a limited input from a user. The method of claim 26, The device collaboration unit performs a device access management function for automatically detecting a device and providing a corresponding driver as necessary, and a device status report function for providing detailed information and status information of the device. (a) recognizing and connecting a mobile device entering a convenient service zone; (b) storing the connection status and session information with the connected mobile device; (c) checking whether the mobile device is recognized again within the convenient service area after terminating the connection with the mobile device; And (d) if the mobile device is recognized again, restoring a connection with the mobile device based on the connection state and session information; Device collaboration method comprising a. The method of claim 29, In the step (d), when the connection with the mobile device is restored, the mobile device reads the convenience device status and detailed attribute information from the convenience device through the collaboration browser. The method of claim 29, In the step (d), when the connection with the mobile device is restored, the mobile device shares a file with a convenience device through a collaborative browser to a local area network for data and applications. The method of claim 29, The step (d) of the device collaboration method, characterized in that for mapping the input and output (I / O) to control the convenience device with a limited input of the mobile device.

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