KR20090100139A - Method of flexible network communication and network device and connection server emboding thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A flexible network communication method and a connection server for realizing the same are provided to control and monitor electric devices connected to the connection server by maintaining only the communication between a terminal and the connection server. CONSTITUTION: A connection server(200) maintains the communication connection by connecting to a digital security adapter(100) to which one or more electric devices are connected(S201), receives a control request for the electric devices or digital security adapter by connecting to a user terminal(210)(S202), transmits the control request to the digital security adapter through the maintained communication connection(S203), receives a control response corresponding to the control request from the digital security adapter, and then transmits the control response to the user terminal(S204).

Description

Flexible network communication method and connection server embodying the same {Method of flexible network communication and network device and connection server emboding

The present invention relates to a flexible network communication method and a connection server, and more particularly, to a flexible network communication method having a collective network connection method to a user in a variable network environment and a connection server implementing the same.

With the spread of the Internet, technology development, and home appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, computers, PDAs, mobile phones, etc., all home appliances have been communicated with each other, and the world of wireless home networking has opened. In particular, the wireless home network refers to a personalized network for smooth communication between peripheral devices as well as home and short-range data transmissions ranging from tens of centimeters to tens of meters, and has a fundamental goal of making daily life more productive and efficient. .

1 is a diagram illustrating a conceptual operation of a communication method implemented in a conventional network server.

As shown in FIG. 1, a communication method implemented in a conventional network server is implemented through a network server 10, a personal portable terminal 20, the Internet 24, and a digital security adapter 30.

First, the digital security adapter 30 connects to the network server 10 to complete the step of registration of use, and the user inputs the device address of the network server 10 through the user terminal 20 and the Internet 24. Request (S101).

Next, the network server 10 responds to the device address of the network server 10 requested through the user terminal 20 and the Internet 24 (S102).

Next, the user accesses and controls the digital security adapter 30 through the user terminal 20 and the Internet 24.

The communication method implemented in such a conventional network server is a method of using a network server or forcibly using a private IP address when a remote user requests a network connection. However, when using a network server, the user had to manually set various settings on the router. In addition, if the IP address actually changed, the network connection with the digital security adapter was not possible until renewed.

In addition, the use of a private IP address may be possible in an environment in which the network configuration can be operated directly, but in general, a digital security adapter is used in most home environments using an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) or a LAN. The network connection with the gateway of the home network such as, etc. was not available.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and can be provided in a flexible network environment in which a conventional network server or a private IP assignment is not possible, that is, in a variable network environment. Its purpose is to provide a method of digital security adapter access.

An object of the present invention is to enable the control and monitoring of an electric device or the like connected to a connection server even if only the communication with the connection server is maintained.

In the flexible network communication method of the present invention, a connection server maintains a communication connection by connecting to a digital security adapter to which at least one or more electrical devices are connected, and the connection server connects to a user terminal to request control of the electric device or the digital security adapter. Receiving a control request from the user terminal, the connection server transmitting a control request to the digital security adapter through a maintained communication connection with the digital security adapter, and the connection server receiving a control response corresponding to the control request from the digital security adapter. , And the connection server transmits the received control response to the user terminal.

In addition, after the maintenance step, characterized in that it comprises the step of the connection server determines whether to maintain the connection connection with the electrical device or the digital security adapter corresponding to the control request.

In addition, the connection server for the flexible network communication of the present invention is a user information management unit for managing the information of the user or the user terminal and the digital security adapter to connect, and a network communication unit for performing wired and wireless communication with the user terminal and the digital security adapter And, according to the information of the digital security adapter, maintains communication with the digital security adapter and uses the maintained communication, but controls the control command for the digital security adapter or an electrical device connected to the digital security adapter received from the user terminal. It characterized in that it comprises a control unit for transmitting and processing through the network communication unit to the adapter.

In addition, the control unit receives a control response corresponding to the control command from the digital security adapter, characterized in that the transmission through the network communication unit to the user terminal for processing.

The flexible digital security adapter access method and the apparatus for implementing the same according to the present invention configured as described above are used in a general network environment where a conventional DDNS server or a private IP assignment is not possible, that is, in a variable network environment. In addition, there is an effect that a reliable network is performed.

According to the present invention, even if only the communication with the connection server is maintained, the user terminal can control and monitor an electric device connected to the connection server, so that the user can conveniently perform remote control and monitoring. have.

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

2 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a digital security adapter in communication with a connection server implementing flexible network communication in accordance with the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, an embodiment of the digital security adapter 100 includes a light switch 122 through a protocol according to a non-independent transmission medium such as (Power Line Communication: PLC), ZigBee, RF, or the like. A plurality of sensors such as the magnetic sensor 124 and the motion sensor 126 may be controlled and monitored by a remote controller through the TV 110 in the home.

For example, while watching the TV 110 in the home, the user may monitor the occurrence of an emergency invasion, such as an unauthorized intruder in the home or theft and property destruction, fire, and residents' emergency.

In this case, the TV may be a digital TV (DTV) according to a method of converting a digital broadcast signal into a digital signal and transmitting it to a satellite or terrestrial wave and receiving the digital broadcast signal. In addition, Internet-enabled TVs using computers can also be used.

In addition, a remote user connects to a connection server 200 through the Internet 1 and connects a personal portable terminal 210 (eg, a PDA, a mobile phone, a notebook PC, etc.), or a desktop PC 220. Can control and monitor a light switch 122 that can operate all the lights in the home, a magnetic sensor 124 that collects sensing information about the movement of an object or the movement of a person and an animal, and a motion sensor 126. have. Of course, the remote user may replace the monitoring with a remote controller (not shown) through the TV 110 by communicating with the digital security adapter 100 according to the present invention.

The connection server 200 performs wired or wireless communication with the digital security adapter 100 through a communication network such as the Internet, so as to provide a sensor (122, 124, 126) and a TV (electric sensors) connected to the digital security adapter 100. 110) can be controlled and monitored.

3 is an internal configuration block diagram of a digital security adapter.

As shown in FIG. 3, the digital security adapter 100 includes an electrical device connector 500, a controller 510, a display device connector 520, an emergency situation determiner 530, a lighting device connector 540, and The communication server connection 550 may be included.

The electrical device connection unit 500 includes a plurality of sensors (light switch 122, magnetic sensor 124, and motion sensor 126, gas switch, gas leak detection sensor, etc.), and electrical equipment (for example, a washing machine, Communication with the refrigerator, etc.). The electrical device connection unit 500 may receive sensing information including any one of an image, a voice, and vibration information from a sensor and the electrical device.

The display device connector 520 can communicate with a display device (not shown) such as a TV. Here, the digital security adapter and the display device (not shown) according to the present invention may be provided with various terminals to be connected to each other.

For example, the terminal may include various terminals such as composite, RGB, high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), video and audio components, and the like.

When performing the security mode, the emergency determination unit 530 may analyze the sensing information to determine whether an emergency occurs. This is to analyze the detection information received from a plurality of sensors placed in the home to determine whether an emergency situation, such as unauthorized intrusion, theft and property destruction, fire occurrence, emergency situation of residents.

The controller 510 controls and monitors an operation of the sensor or the display device through the electric device connecting unit 500 or the display device connecting unit 520 when an emergency occurs, according to the judgment of the emergency determining unit 530.

The lighting device connecting unit 540 is connected to the lighting device, and the controller 510 controls the operation of the lighting device through the lighting device connecting unit 540 when an emergency occurs or in response to a control command.

The communication server connection unit 550 may communicate with the connection server 200, and the control unit 510 may correspond to the detection information or the emergency situation to the connection server 200 through the communication server connection unit 550 when an emergency occurs. Alert messages or control responses can be sent.

For example, the communication server connection unit 550 may include a protocol stack storage unit, a TCP / IP Ethernet interface unit, and a MAC address storage unit for data communication to communicate with the connection server 200.

In addition, the control unit 510 maintains communication with the connection server 200 through the communication server connection unit 550, and controls commands for the electrical devices 122, 124, 126, and 110 from the connection server 200. (E.g., on / off, operating state monitoring, etc.) and receive this control command to the corresponding electrical device, so that control and monitoring are performed accordingly. These control commands are sent to the electrical device through the electrical device contact 500 or the display device contact 520, and control responses corresponding to the control commands are also received. The control unit 510 transmits the received control response to the connection server 200.

4 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a connection server for implementing flexible network communication according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the connection server 100 implementing flexible network communication according to the present invention includes a user information manager 610, a security manager 620, an encryption processor 622, a rights manager 624, The access log manager 630, the database manager 640, the network communication unit 660, the load distribution manager 670, and the controller 600 are configured.

The user information manager 610 registers personal information (for example, log-in information, etc.) of a user or user terminals 210, 220, and 240 connected to the connection server 100 implementing flexible network communication. Search, and additional management.

The security manager 620 includes an encryption processor 622 that executes necessary encryption processing in connection with a user, and an authority manager 624 that manages access and operation rights according to the user's level.

The access log manager 630 records and keeps a log of access and use of the connection server 100 that implements the flexible network communication of the user, and when a plurality of IDs and passwords that do not match each other occur or are not authenticated. Manage event log separately.

The database manager 640 may interwork with a separate database 700 collected by the digital security adapter 100 of the home network where the user requests network access. The database 700 forms a certain database format.

For example, this database format can be a general information database field containing status and operational logs such as home appliances, lighting, humidity and temperature, gas valves, and digital doors that are collected by various sensors through in-house monitoring. This general information database field may be determined by the general information DB 710.

The database manager 640 stores and manages information (login information, IP degree, etc.) for connection with the digital security adapter 100, and information (login information, IP information, etc.) for connection and authentication with a user or a user terminal. can do.

In addition, it forms an image or image information database field that detects visitors and unauthorized intruders or objects causing fire, noise, and impact in windows, emergency stairs, kitchen passages, rooftops, and warehouses collected from a plurality of sensors installed in the home. The video / image information DB 720 may be determined.

The network communication unit 660 performs wired and wireless network communication. A protocol stack storage, a TCP / IP Ethernet interface, and a MAC address storage for data communication may be provided. In addition, the present invention includes a wireless communication module capable of wireless communication such as ZigBee, Z-wave, Ultra-Wide Band (UWB), and the like. For example, the network communication unit 660 may independently perform each communication with the user terminal and the digital security adapter 100.

In the wire / wireless communication, the load distribution managing unit 670 distributes the traffic load so as to control the load of network communication due to excessive traffic load.

The control unit 600 controls to authenticate the connection, perform wired / wireless communication, and manage information collected from a plurality of sensors in the home, according to a user's connection to the connection server 200 that implements flexible network communication. Process the command.

The control unit 600 is connected to the digital adapter 100 through the network communication unit 660 (if necessary, the connection authentication step may be performed), and maintains a communication connection with the digital security adapter 100. This maintenance may be maintained until there is an end, such as a communication end command from the digital security adapter 100, or a no input state exceeding a certain amount of time.

In addition, the control unit 600 is connected to the user terminal through the network communication unit 660, if necessary, performs a user terminal or a connection authentication step for the user, the digital security adapter 100 or digital security adapter 100 from the user terminal ) Transmits a control command for the electric device or the like connected through the network communication unit 660. In addition, the control unit 600 receives a control response corresponding to the control command from the digital security adapter 100 through the network communication unit 660, transmits the control response to the user terminal, so that the user can confirm.

5 is a diagram illustrating a conceptual operation of a flexible network communication method according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the flexible network communication method according to the present invention includes a connection server 200, a user terminal (personal portable terminal 210, the Internet 240 (or a website)), and a digital security adapter 100. Implemented through)

Here, in the flexible network communication method according to the present invention, first, the connection server 200 connects with the digital security adapter 100 to which at least one or more electric devices are connected to maintain a communication connection continuously (S201).

Next, the connection server 200 connects with the user terminal and receives a control request for the digital security adapter 100 or the electric device connected to the digital security adapter 100 from the user terminal (S202).

Next, the connection server 200 transmits a control request to the digital security adapter 100 through the connection maintained by connecting to the digital security adapter 100 (S203). Prior to the transmission of such a control request, the connection server 200 may additionally perform a step of determining whether a communication connection with the digital security adapter 100 corresponding to the control request is currently maintained. If the communication connection with the digital security adapter 100 is not maintained, the user terminal may be informed that the current connection is not maintained or the communication connection with the digital security adapter 100 may be performed. If the communication connection with the digital security adapter 100 is maintained, the transmission of the control request may be performed as it is.

Accordingly, the digital security adapter 100 receives a control request, transmits a control request to an electric device or the like corresponding to the control request, or directly performs a control command. In addition, the digital security adapter 100 receives a control response corresponding to a control command from an electric device or the like and transmits the control response to the connection server 200 or directly generates and transmits a control response to the connection server 200.

Next, the connection server 200 receives a control response from the digital security adapter 100 (S203).

Next, the connection server 200 transmits the received control response to the user terminal (S204).

As described above, in the flexible network communication method according to the present invention, a network system may become complicated, but a method that can be operated from a user's point of view is simple and convenient. In addition, regardless of the firewall or private network, the user can easily control the digital security adapter through a network connection.

The term '~ part' used in an embodiment of the present invention refers to a software component or a hardware component such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and '~ part' performs certain roles. do.

However, '~' is not meant to be limited to software or hardware.

 '~ Portion' may be configured to be in an addressable storage medium or may be configured to play one or more processors.

Thus, as an example, '~' means components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, and processes, functions, properties, procedures, and the like. Subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

The functionality provided within the components and the 'parts' may be combined into a smaller number of components and the 'parts' or further separated into additional components and the 'parts'.

In the above, the present invention has been described in detail by way of examples based on the embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments and drawings, and the scope of the present invention will be limited only by the contents described in the claims below.

1 is a conceptual operation diagram of a communication method implemented in a conventional network server.

2 illustrates one embodiment of a digital security adapter in communication with a connection server implementing flexible network communication in accordance with the present invention.

3 is an internal configuration block diagram of a digital security adapter.

4 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a connection server for implementing flexible network communication according to the present invention.

5 is a conceptual operation diagram of a flexible network communication method according to the present invention;

Claims (4)

Connecting a connection server with a digital security adapter to which at least one electrical device is connected to maintain a communication connection; Connecting, by the connection server, to the user terminal, a control request for the electric device or the digital security adapter from the user terminal; The connection server sending a control request to the digital security adapter via a maintained communication connection with the digital security adapter; The connection server receiving a control response corresponding to the control request from the digital security adapter; And And transmitting, by the connection server, the received control response to the user terminal. The method of claim 1, And after the maintaining step, the connection server determining whether to maintain a connection connection with the electronic device or the digital security adapter corresponding to the control request. A user information manager for managing information of a user or a user terminal to be connected and the digital security adapter; A network communication unit for performing wired / wireless communication with the user terminal and the digital security adapter; According to the information of the digital security adapter, the digital security adapter maintains communication with the digital security adapter and uses the maintained communication, but the control command for the digital security adapter or an electrical device connected to the digital security adapter received from the user terminal is transferred to the digital security adapter. And a control unit for transmitting and processing through a network communication unit. The method of claim 3, wherein The control unit receives a control response corresponding to the control command from the digital security adapter, and transmits to the user terminal through the network communication unit to process the connection server for flexible network communication.

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