KR20150107591A - Method and device for sharing functions of a smart key - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device which shares information about a smart key for a vehicle with at least one external device, including: a communications unit which receives information about at least one function, performed by the smart key, from the smart key; and a control unit which sets a use restriction condition with respect to the function of the smart key. The communications unit transmits the function information including the use restriction condition to the external device.

Description

A method and device for sharing the function of a smart key.

And a method and device for sharing the function of a smart key.

As the data communication technology advances, the spread of smart keys that can control the operation of the controlled device with only a signal without physical contact with the controlled device is spreading. Also, in order to prepare for an emergency such as a loss of a smart key, there is a growing demand for a technology capable of copying the function of a smart key to another device.

However, when the function of the smart key is copied to another device, a problem may arise that another user may be able to control the operation of the controlled device in an unexpected use by the user of the smart key.

Accordingly, there is a growing demand for a method of preventing the situation in which the function of the duplicated smart key is used for an unexpected use by the user of the smart key by setting a condition for restricting use of the function of the smart key .

And a method and device for sharing the function of the smart key. The present invention also provides a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing the computer to execute the method is provided. The technical problem to be solved is not limited to the technical problems as described above, and other technical problems may exist.

The device sharing information on at least one external device and the vehicle smart key according to some embodiments includes: a communication unit for receiving function information on at least one function performed by the smart key from the smart key; And a control unit for setting a use restriction condition for the function of the smart key, wherein the communication unit can transmit the function information including the use restriction condition to the external device.

In the above-described device, the control unit may set the use restriction condition for each of the at least one function in accordance with a user input received through the user input unit, and add the use restriction condition to the function information.

In the above-described device, the communication unit may receive the usage history of the at least one function from the external device as the use of the at least one function is attempted in the external device based on the transferred function information .

The above-described device may further include an output unit displaying the usage history on a screen of the device.

In the above-described device, the communication unit may receive a change request for the set use restriction condition from the external device, and the control unit may determine whether to approve the change request according to the user input received through the user input unit .

The device may further include a storage unit for storing the changed use restriction condition when the control unit approves the change request.

In the above-mentioned device, the use restriction condition may include a first condition for limiting the time when the use of the at least one function is permitted to the external device, a first condition for limiting the use of the at least one function, A third condition for restricting the user who uses the at least one function, a fourth condition for restricting the type of the function allowed to be used for the external device, and a second condition for limiting the use of the at least one function to the external device And a fifth condition for restricting the number of allowed times.

In the above-described device, the first condition may include a predetermined time or a preset predetermined time period from the time when the function information is transmitted to the external device.

In the above-described device, the second condition includes an area within a predetermined radius from a position of the device or within a predetermined radius from a position of the external device at the time of transferring the function information to the external device can do.

A method for sharing information about at least one external device and a vehicle smart key according to some embodiments includes receiving function information about at least one function performed by the smart key from the smart key; Setting a use restriction condition for the function of the smart key; And transmitting the function information including the use restriction condition to the external device.

In the above-described method, the setting step may set the use restriction condition for each of the at least one function in accordance with the received user input.

Receiving the usage history of the at least one function from the external device in accordance with the attempted use of the at least one function in the external device based on the transmitted function information can do.

The method may further include displaying the usage history on a screen of the device.

The method comprising: receiving a change request for the set use restriction condition from the external device; And determining whether to accept the change request according to the received user input.

The method may further include storing the changed use restriction condition when the change request is approved.

In the above-described method, the use restriction condition may include a first condition for limiting the time when the use of the at least one function is permitted to the external device, a first condition for limiting the use of the at least one function, A third condition for restricting the user who uses the at least one function, a fourth condition for restricting the type of the function allowed to be used for the external device, and a second condition for limiting the use of the at least one function to the external device And a fifth condition for restricting the number of allowed times.

In the above-described method, the first condition may include a predetermined time period or a preset predetermined time period from the time when the function information is transmitted to the external device.

The second condition includes an area within a predetermined radius from a position of the device or within a predetermined radius from a position of the external device at a time point when the function information is transmitted to the external device can do.

A computer-readable recording medium according to some embodiments may include a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to execute the above-described method.

FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an example of a method of sharing function information of a smart key according to some embodiments.
FIGS. 2 to 5 are diagrams for explaining examples of a controlled device according to some embodiments.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method by which a first device according to some embodiments transmits the function information of a smart key to a second device.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which a first device according to some embodiments receives function information from a smart key, and transmits function information with a use restriction condition set to a second device.
8 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a smart key according to some embodiments transmits an identification value and function information to a first device.
9 is a diagram showing another example in which a smart key according to some embodiments transmits an identification value and function information to a first device.
10 is a diagram showing another example in which a smart key according to some embodiments transmits identification value and function information to a first device.
11 is a view for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments stores an identification value and function information of a smart key.
12 is a flowchart showing another example in which the first device according to some embodiments receives the function information from the smart key and transmits the function information with the use restriction condition set to the second device.
13 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the identification value and the function information of the smart key are transmitted to the first device when the first configuration according to some embodiments is a memory device.
FIG. 14 is a view for explaining an example in which an identification value and function information of a smart key are transmitted to a first device when the first configuration according to some embodiments is a piece of a smart key.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets usage restriction conditions for functions of a smart key and stores set use restriction conditions.
16 is a diagram for explaining an example of determining whether the first device according to some embodiments uses a predetermined use restriction condition.
17 is a flowchart showing an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets use restriction conditions.
18 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a time limit condition.
19 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a distance limitation condition.
20 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a condition for restricting a user.
21 is a diagram for explaining another example of setting a condition that the first device restricts the user according to some embodiments.
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a number limiting condition. FIG.
23 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a function restriction condition.
24 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets use restriction conditions for functions of a plurality of smart keys;
25 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets usage constraints by combining two or more conditions.
26 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets use restriction conditions by combining two or more conditions for the function of each of a plurality of smart keys.
FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments stores usage constraints; FIG.
FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a use restriction condition is stored in a storage unit of a first device according to some embodiments. FIG.
29 to 30 illustrate an example in which the first device according to some embodiments transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the second device and the second device stores the received identification value and the function information Respectively.
31 to 32 illustrate another example in which a first device according to some embodiments transmits an identification value and function information of a smart key to a second device and a second device stores the received identification value and function information Respectively.
33 is a diagram for explaining another example in which the first device according to some embodiments transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the second device and the second device stores the received identification value and the function information to be.
34 is a view for explaining another example in which the first device according to some embodiments transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the second device and the second device stores the received identification value and the function information to be.
35 is a flowchart showing an example in which a second device according to some embodiments controls a controlled device.
36 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments is a time limit condition.
37 to 38 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when time limit conditions according to some embodiments are set.
39 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments is a distance restriction condition.
FIGS. 40 to 43 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when the distance restriction condition is set according to some embodiments.
44 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments restricts a user who can use the function of the smart key.
45 to 46 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when the user constraint is set according to some embodiments.
47 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments is a function restriction condition.
48 to 49 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when the function restriction condition according to some embodiments is set.
50 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments is the number restriction condition.
51 to 52 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when the number-limiting condition according to some embodiments is set.
53 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a second device according to some embodiments transmits a history of using a function of a smart key to a first device.
54 is a flowchart showing an example in which a second device according to some embodiments requests a first device to change a use restriction condition.
55 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a second device according to some embodiments requests a first device to change a usage constraint.
56 to 58 are diagrams for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments transmits function information to a plurality of devices.
59 is a configuration diagram of a server according to some embodiments.
60 to 61 are block diagrams of a device according to some embodiments.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The following examples of the present invention are intended only to illustrate the present invention and do not limit or limit the scope of the present invention. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Throughout the specification, when a part is referred to as being "connected" to another part, it includes not only "directly connected" but also "electrically connected" with another part in between . Also, when an element is referred to as "comprising ", it means that it can include other elements as well, without departing from the other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

Also, throughout the specification, "gesture" means an action that the user uses to control the terminal. For example, the gestures described herein include tabs, touch and hold, double tap, drag, panning, flick, drag and drop, handshaking, and the like.

In the specification, "output to the device screen" means that a specific screen is displayed on the screen of the device. Therefore, "output to the device screen" includes "display on the device screen ".

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

FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an example of a method of sharing function information of a smart key according to some embodiments.

1 shows a smart key 10, a first device 20, a second device 30, and a controlled device 40. In FIG. Referring to FIG. 1, a first device 20 is owned by a first user 50, and a second device 30 is shown by a second user. However, it is not limited thereto. In other words, both the first device 20 and the second device 30 may be owned by the first user 50.

The first device 20 and the second device 30 may transmit and receive data according to a wired or wireless communication method, and may be a device having a data processing unit. For example, the first device 20 and the second device 30 may include a smart phone, a tablet PC, a wearable device, and the like. One example of the first device 20 and the second device 30 will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 to FIG.

The smart key 10 means a device capable of controlling the controlled device 40 without physical contact or coupling with the controlled device 40. [ For example, assuming that the controlled device 40 is a vehicle, in the case of a normal key, the user controls the vehicle by inserting the key into a key hole provided in the door of the vehicle. However, the smart key 10 can control the vehicle through the wireless communication system. For example, the user may press a button on the smart key 10 or input a gesture to the smart key 10, and the smart key 10 may output a signal corresponding to the user input. Thereafter, the vehicle performs a function corresponding to the signal as it receives the signal output by the smart key 10.

As an example, the smart key 10 may control the operation of the vehicle using a keyless go method. When a user holds a smart key borrowed from a keyless method and rides in the vehicle, the user can start or turn off the smart key without inserting the smart key into the key hole. In other words, the transponder built into the smart key allows the vehicle to recognize the user so that the user can turn the vehicle on or off. At this time, antennas for transmitting a low frequency (LF) signal may be installed inside and outside the vehicle, for example, an antenna may be installed at a door handle of a vehicle. Here, the LF signal means a signal having a frequency of about 125 kHz. When the LF signal is transmitted from the antenna installed in the vehicle to the smart key 10 and the smart key 10 is located at a position sufficiently close to the vehicle, the smart key 10 transmits the RF signal to the receiver Quot; ID " Here, the RF signal means a signal having a frequency of 300 MHz or more. At this time, if it is determined that the ID of the smart key 10 transmitted to the vehicle is correct, the vehicle is unlocked. Therefore, the user can control the operation of the vehicle by using the smart key 10. [ For example, the vehicle may include a hardware configuration capable of sending and receiving signals to and from the smart key 10, and controlling the operation of the vehicle in response to the signals transmitted from the smart key 10. Here, the hardware configuration included in the vehicle includes a module for transmitting an LF signal, a module for receiving an RF signal, a module for encrypting or decrypting all related data signals, And a control module.

As another example, the smart key 10 can control the operation of the vehicle through the Bluetooth communication method. In other words, the smart key 10 can be connected to the vehicle through a Bluetooth communication method and can transmit a signal to the vehicle that controls the operation of the vehicle.

Therefore, even if omitted below, the first device 20 and the second device 30, which will be described later, can support the same method as the smart key 10 controls the operation of the vehicle. As an example, assuming that the smart key 10 controls the operation of the vehicle using the keyless method, the first device 20 and the second device 30 also operate the vehicle's operation Can be controlled. As another example, if it is assumed that the smart key 10 transmits a signal for controlling the operation of the vehicle through the Bluetooth communication method, the first device 20 and the second device 30 also transmit the operation of the vehicle through the Bluetooth communication method To the vehicle.

On the other hand, the controlled device 40 is not limited to the vehicle, and various devices may correspond to the controlled device 40. [ Examples of the controlled device 40 according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described later with reference to Figs. 2 to 5. Fig.

An application for transmitting and receiving information about a function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 may be installed in advance in the first device 20 and the second device 30, . In other words, the first device 20 receives information on the function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 from the smart key 10 through the application described above, and transmits the received information to the second device 30). For example, assuming that the controlled device 40 is a vehicle, it sets the contents of the conditions required to control the operation of the vehicle (for example, the period during which the operation of the vehicle can be controlled) To another device. Also, the first device 20 and the second device 30 transmit the information (e.g., the vehicle number, the serial number of the vehicle, the color of the vehicle, etc.) of the vehicle to the smart key 10 , And can transmit it to another device.

The first device 20 receives function information on at least one function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 from the smart key 10. [ Herein, the function information means information necessary for a function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 to be performed. Accordingly, when the first device 20 receives the function information from the smart key 10, the first device 20 can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ In other words, the first device 20 can replicate at least one function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 from the smart key 10, and perform the duplicated function.

The function information includes information necessary for generating a signal output by the smart key 10 in order to control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ For example, assuming that the smart key 10 outputs an A signal to open the door of the controlled device 40, after the first device 20 receives the function information from the smart key 10, The first device 20 can generate and output the A signal. Accordingly, the first device 20 can open the door of the controlled device 40. [

The function performed by the smart key 10 means that the smart key 10 controls the operation of the controlled device 40. [ For example, assuming that the controlled device 40 is a vehicle, the functions performed by the smart key 10 may include opening and closing of doors, starting-up, on-off of a headlight, Off ", " on-off ", turning on / off a navigation device provided in the vehicle, and turning on and off a communication device provided in the vehicle.

The first device 20 can receive the function information from the smart key 10 according to a wired / wireless communication method. For example, the first device 20 may receive capability information from the smart key 10 via a data cable coupled to the smart key 10. The first device 20 may also receive function information from the smart key 10 through a wireless communication method such as Near Field Communication (NFC), ZIGBEE, Bluetooth, and UWB communication.

The function information may be transmitted from the smart key 10 to the first device 20 or may be transmitted to the user of the first device 20 based on a predetermined hardware device separated from the smart key 10 The user 50) can control the controlled device 40. [

As an example, the first device 20 may receive functional information from the smart key 10 as the predetermined hardware device separated from the smart key 10 is combined. For example, as the memory device separated from the smart key 10 is coupled to the first device 20, the first device 20 can receive the capability information from the smart key 10.

As another example, the first user 50 may control the controlled device 40 using a predetermined hardware device separated from the smart key 10. For example, the first user 50 can control the controlled device 40 using a piece of the smart key 10. At this time, the manner in which the first user 50 controls the controlled device 40 using some pieces of information may be the same as the manner in which the smart key 10 controls the controlled device 40. For example, the first user can control the controlled device 40 by pressing a button included in some piece or by inputting a gesture to some piece. Examples in which the first device 20 receives the function information from the smart key 10 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 to 14. FIG.

When the first device 20 receives the function information of the smart key 10, the first device 20 may control all operations of the controlled device 40 without limitation. Alternatively, the first device 20 may control only a part of the operations of the controlled device 40. [ In other words, the use restriction condition may be set in the function information received by the first device 20. [

For example, the function information may include only information on some of the signals that the smart key 10 can output to control all the operations of the controlled device 40. For example, In other words, the function information may include only information necessary for the first device 20 to control some functions of the controlled device 40. [ In addition, the function information may include information for limiting the time, distance, and the number of times that the first device 20 can control the function of the controlled device 40. [

The first device 20 sets a use restriction condition for a function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ Then, the first device 20 transmits the function information including the use restriction condition to the second device 30. For example, the first device 20 sets a use restriction condition in each of the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 according to the received user input, Use constraints can be added to the information.

Here, the use restriction condition may be a condition that restricts the second device 30 to use only some of all the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40, and the second device 30 May be a condition for limiting the environment in which the operation of the controlled device 40 can be controlled. For example, the condition limiting the environment may include a condition limiting the time for allowing the second device 30 to use the functions capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40. [ The usage constraint condition may include a condition for limiting the distance allowing the second device 30 to use the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ In addition, the use restriction condition may include a condition for restricting a user who uses functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ In addition, the use restriction condition may include a condition that restricts the types of functions of the smart key 10 that the second device 30 is allowed to use. The use restriction condition may include a condition for limiting the number of times that the second device 30 is allowed to use the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [

The above-mentioned use restriction condition is merely an example, and the use restriction condition according to some embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned conditions. In other words, all of the conditions that can restrict the use of the functions of the smart key 10 by the second device 30 may be included in the usage constraint. Examples in which the first device 20 sets use restriction conditions will be described later with reference to FIGS. 15 to 28. FIG.

As an example, the first device 20 may transmit the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30 through a wire / wireless communication method. As another example, the first device 20 may transmit the function information of the smart key to the server, and the server may transmit the function information of the smart key to the second device 30. [ As another example, as a predetermined hardware device (for example, a memory device) separated from the first device 20 is coupled to the second device 30, the second device 30 is connected to the first device 20 Or the like. As another example, the first user 50 may communicate a predetermined hardware device (e.g., a portion of the smart key 10) separated from the smart key 10 to the second user 60, 2 user 60 may control the controlled device 40 using the delivered hardware device. Examples in which the first device 20 transmits the function information to the second device 30 will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 to FIG.

The second device 30 controls the controlled device 40 using the function information transmitted from the first device 20. At this time, if the use restriction condition is included in the function information transmitted from the first device 20, the second device 30 may be constrained to control the controlled device 40. [

For example, the controlled device 40 is a vehicle, and the use restriction condition is that the functions that the second device 30 can control the operation of the controlled device 40 from 7 pm to 7 pm It is assumed that the condition is made available for up to 30 minutes. In this case, at 7:13 pm on June 23, 2014, the second device 30 can control the operation of the vehicle by opening and closing the door of the vehicle, starting the vehicle, etc. At 7:32 pm on June 23, 2014, Can not be controlled. In other words, at 7:13 pm on June 23, 2014, the second device 30 can control the vehicle by outputting a signal for opening and closing the door of the vehicle, a signal for starting the vehicle, etc. However, 32 minutes, the vehicle can not be controlled because it can not output the above signals. Examples in which the second device 30 controls the controlled device 40 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 35 to 52. FIG.

As the second device 30 attempts to use at least one of the functions capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40, the first device 20 receives the usage history of the second device 30 can do. Here, the usage history may be a notification to notify the first device 20 of the use of the function by which the second device 30 can control the operation of the controlled device 40 , The second device 30 may be used to notify the first device 20 of using the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40. [ When the first device 20 receives the usage history, the first device 20 can output the received usage history to the screen. An example in which the first device 20 receives the usage history of the second device 30 will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, when the first device 20 transmits the function information including the use restriction condition to the second device 30, the second device 30 requests the first device 20 to change the use restriction condition . For example, assuming that the use restriction condition set by the first device 20 is a condition that allows control of the operation of the controlled device 40 only once, the second device 30 can control the operation of the first device 20 20 to control the operation of the controlled device 40 twice. At this time, if the first device 20 approves the request of the second device 30, the second device 30 can control the controlled device 40 according to the changed use restriction condition. Examples in which the second device 30 requests the first device 20 to change the use restriction condition will be described later with reference to FIGS. 54 to 55. FIG.

1, there is one second device 30 that receives the function information from the first device 20, and the user of the first device 20 (i.e., the first user 50) And the user of the second device 30 (i.e., the second user 60) are different subjects. However, it is not limited thereto.

As an example, the first device 20 may transmit capability information to devices attached to different users. An example in which users of a plurality of devices receiving function information from the first device 20 are different will be described later with reference to FIG.

As another example, the first device 20 may transmit function information to a plurality of devices belonging to the same user. The same example of the user of the plurality of devices that receive the function information from the first device 20 will be described later with reference to Fig.

As another example, the first device 20 may transmit function information to other devices attached to the first user 50. [ In other words, the user of the first device 20 and the user of the devices receiving function information from the first device 20 may be the same. An example in which the first device 20 transmits function information to other devices attached to the first user 50 will be described later with reference to FIG.

As another example, without intervention of the smart key 10, the first device 20 receives the function information from the manufacturer of the controlled device 40, sets the use restriction condition on the function information, ). An example in which the first device 20 receives the function information from the manufacturer of the controlled device 40 will be described later with reference to FIG.

As another example, the second device 40 may receive the capability information from the smart key 10 without involvement of the first device 10. An example in which the second device 40 receives the function information from the smart key 10 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The controlled device 40 to which the smart key 10 can control the operation is not limited to the vehicle, and various devices may correspond to the controlled device 40 as described above. Hereinafter, examples of the controlled device 40 that the smart key 10 can control will be described with reference to Figs. 2 to 5. Fig.

FIGS. 2 to 5 are diagrams for explaining examples of a controlled device according to some embodiments.

Referring to Fig. 2, the controlled device may be a vehicle 41. Fig. In other words, the smart key 10 can control the operations that the vehicle 41 can perform. Examples of the functions that the vehicle 41 can perform are as described above with reference to Fig.

Referring to FIG. 3, the controlled device may be household appliances (42, 43, 44). 3, the refrigerator 42, the TV 43, and the washing machine 44 are shown as an example of the household appliance, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other words, any electronic product that can be placed in a home, office, or the like may be applicable to home appliances without limitation.

The smart key 10 can control operations that the appliances 42, 43, and 44 can perform. For example, if the controlled device is a refrigerator 42, the smart key 10 can control all operations that the refrigerator 42 can perform, such as door opening / closing, internal temperature control, power on / have. As another example, if the controlled device is a TV 43, the smart key 10 can control all operations that the TV 43 can perform, such as channel change, volume control, power on / off . As another example, assuming that the controlled device is the washing machine 44, the smart key 10 can perform all the operations that the washing machine 44 can perform, such as changing the washing mode, adjusting the washing time, Can be controlled.

Also, as shown in FIG. 3, one smart key 10 may control a plurality of home appliances, but a smart key for controlling each home appliance may be separately provided.

Referring to FIG. 4, the controlled device may be the front door 45. For example, the smart key 10 may control all operations that the front door 45 can perform, such as opening and closing the front door 45. [

Referring to FIG. 5, the controlled device may be devices included in the security system 46. As an example, if it is assumed that the security system 46 includes a photographing device, the smart key 10 can control the direction or angle of photographing by the photographing device. As another example, assuming that the security system 46 includes an interphone, the smart key 10 can control the operation of the interphone. As another example, the smart key 10 may turn on and off the power of each of the devices included in the security system 46. [

6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method by which a first device according to some embodiments transmits the function information of a smart key to a second device.

One example shown in FIG. 6 is comprised of steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the first device 20 shown in FIG. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the first device 20 shown in FIG. 1 can be applied to the example shown in FIG. 6 even if omitted from the following description.

In step 610, the first device 20 receives information (hereinafter referred to as " function information ") of at least one function for controlling the vehicle by the smart key 10 from the smart key 10. As an example, the first device 20 may receive capability information from the smart key 10 via a wire / wireless communication scheme. As another example, the first device 20 may receive the function information from the smart key 10 as the predetermined hardware device separated from the smart key 10 is coupled to the first device 20. [ As another example, the first user 50 may control the controlled device 40 using a predetermined hardware device separated from the smart key 10.

In operation 620, the first device 20 sets a use restriction condition for the at least one function received in operation 610. For example, the first device 20 sets a use restriction condition in each of the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 according to the received user input, Use constraints can be added to the information. Here, the use restriction condition may be a condition that restricts the second device 30 to use only some of all the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40, and the second device 30 May be a condition limiting the environment in which the functions capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 can be used.

If the step 620 is omitted in the method shown in FIG. 6, the second device 30 can use all the functions capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 without limitation.

In step 630, the first device 20 provides the second device 30 with the function information of the smart key 10 including the use restriction condition set in step 620. [ As an example, the first device 20 may transmit the capability information to the second device 30 through a wire / wireless communication scheme. As another example, as a predetermined hardware device separated from the first device 20 is coupled to the second device 30, the second device 30 may receive the function information from the first device 20 . As another example, the second user 60 receives a predetermined hardware device separated from the smart key 10 from the first user 50, and the second user 60 uses the received hardware device The control device 40 may be controlled.

Although not shown in FIG. 6, the second device 30 can control the operation of the controlled device 40 using the function information transmitted from the first device 20.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which a first device according to some embodiments receives function information from a smart key, and transmits function information with a use restriction condition set to a second device.

One example shown in Fig. 7 consists of the steps of the smart key 10, the first device 20 and the second device 30 shown in Fig. 1, which are processed in a time-series manner. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the smart key 10, the first device 20 and the second device 30 shown in FIG. 1 are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 7 . ≪ / RTI >

In step 710, the first device 20 requests the smart key 10 to transmit the function information of the smart key 10. Here, the fact that the first device 20 requested the transmission of the function information to the smart key 10 includes a situation in which the first device 20 completes the communication connection with the smart key 10. As an example, the first device 20 may establish a communication connection with the smart key 10, and thereafter request the smart key 10 for capability information. The first device 20 may request the function information from the smart key 10 according to the user input received through the user input unit 6010. [ As another example, when the first device 20 performs the communication connection with the smart key 10, the smart key 10 may determine that the request for transmission of the function information is received from the first device. Here, the communication connection means a connection according to the wired / wireless communication method.

In step 720, the smart key 10 transmits the identification value of the smart key 10 and the function information of the smart key to the first device 20. At this time, the smart key 10 may transmit the function information including the use restriction condition to the first device, or may transmit the function information that does not include the use restriction condition.

Herein, the identification value of the smart key 10 is a value that is used by the first device 20 and the second device 30 to store the function information of the smart key 10 or a signal for controlling the controlled device 40 Lt; / RTI > The identification value of the smart key 10 may be a value previously stored for each smart key 10 or a value generated arbitrarily by the first device 20. [

For example, when storing the function information of the smart key 10, the first device 20 and the second device 30 may use the identification value for the purpose of storing the function information of the other smart key in a manner different from the function information of the other smart key. It is assumed that the identification value of the first smart key is 'KEY 1' and the identification value of the second smart key is 'KEY 2', and that the first device 20 receives the function information from the first smart key and the second smart key . At this time, the first device 20 needs to store the function information of the first smart key separately from the function information of the second smart key. Accordingly, the first device 20 can map and store the function information of 'KEY 1' and the first smart key, and map and store the function information of 'KEY 2' and the second smart key.

As another example, the first device 20 and the second device 30 may use an identification value when generating a signal for controlling the controlled device 40. [ Normally, the controlled device 40 senses only the signal output from the corresponding smart key 10 and performs the operation. For example, the first controlled device 40 senses a signal output from the first smart key to perform an operation, and the second controlled device 40 senses a signal output from the second smart key, . As an example, the difference between the signal output from the first smart key and the signal output from the second smart key may result from the difference in amplitude or phase. As another example, the signal output from the first smart key includes information about the identification value of the first smart key, and the signal output from the second smart key includes information about the identification value of the second smart key, Differences may occur between signals.

It is assumed that the identification value of the first smart key is 'KEY 1' and the identification value of the second smart key is 'KEY 2', and that the first device 20 receives the function information from the first smart key and the second smart key . It is also assumed that the first smart key controls the first controlled device. At this time, the first device 20 can generate a signal for controlling the first controlled device by using 'KEY 1'.

Hereinafter, examples in which the smart key 10 transmits identification value and function information to the first device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS.

8 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a smart key according to some embodiments transmits an identification value and function information to a first device.

Referring to FIG. 8, the smart key 10 and the first device 20 are connected through a cable. In FIG. 8, the smart key 10 and the first device 20 are shown to be connected in a USB manner, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other words, the smart key 10 and the first device 20 can be connected to each other by a wire to perform data communication.

When the first device 20 requests the transmission of the function information to the smart key 10, the smart key 10 transmits the identification value and the function information to the first device 20. At this time, the transmission request by the first device 20 may be performed separately after the smart key 10 and the first device 20 are connected to each other. However, as a connection between the smart key 10 and the first device 20 The identification value and the function information may be transmitted to the first device 20 at the same time that the transmission request by the first device 20 is replaced (i.e., the smart key 10 and the first device 20 are connected) .

9 is a diagram showing another example in which a smart key according to some embodiments transmits an identification value and function information to a first device.

Referring to FIG. 9, the smart key 10 and the first device 20 are connected by a wireless communication method. Here, the wireless communication method includes, but is not limited to, NFC (Near Field Communication), ZIGBEE, Bluetooth, and UWB communication.

When the first device 20 requests the transmission of the function information to the smart key 10, the smart key 10 transmits the identification value and the function information to the first device 20. At this time, the transmission request by the first device 20 may be performed separately after the smart key 10 and the first device 20 are connected to each other. However, as a connection between the smart key 10 and the first device 20 The transmission request by the first device 20 may be replaced as described above with reference to FIG.

10 is a diagram showing another example in which a smart key according to some embodiments transmits identification value and function information to a first device.

Referring to FIG. 10, the smart key 10 outputs a signal for controlling the operation of the controlled device 40. For example, it is assumed that the smart key 10 outputs a signal to open the door of the controlled device 40. Here, the signal output by the smart key 10 may be an RF (Radio-Frequency) signal, but is not limited thereto.

At this time, the first device 20 can acquire the function information of the smart key 10 by capturing the signal output from the smart key 10. [ If the identification value of the smart key 10 is included in the signal output from the smart key 10, the first device 20 acquires the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 through capturing of the signal can do.

Referring again to FIG. 7, in step 730, the first device 20 stores the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10. In this case, the first device 20 can map and store the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10, as described above with reference to step 720. [ Hereinafter, an example in which the first device 20 stores the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

11 is a view for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments stores an identification value and function information of a smart key.

Referring to FIG. 11, an example of a storage unit included in the first device 20 and the first device 20 is shown. Here, the storage unit may correspond to the memory 6070 described later with reference to FIG. 61, or may be a storage device provided separately to the first device 20.

When reception of the identification value and the function information from the smart key 10 is completed, the first device 20 stores the identification value and the function information in the storage unit. At this time, the first device 20 may map (1110, 1120) the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 and store the same. Therefore, even when the function information is received from the plurality of smart keys, the first device 20 can distinguish and manage the function information of each smart key. Also, the first device 20 may generate a signal for controlling the controlled device 40 using the identification value.

For example, it is assumed that the identification value received from the first smart key is 'KEY 1' and the identification value received from the second smart key is 'KEY 2'. At this time, the first device 20 maps (1110) the function information of the first smart key to 'KEY 1', maps the function information of the second smart key to the 'KEY 2' have.

Referring again to FIG. 7, in step 740, the first device 20 sets a use restriction condition for a function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ For example, the first device 20 can set a use restriction condition on each of the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40, in accordance with the user input received in the user input unit 6010. Here, the use restriction condition may be a condition that restricts the second device 30 to use only some of all the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40, and the second device 30 May be a condition limiting the environment in which the functions capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 can be used.

In step 750, the first device 20 stores the set use restriction condition. Examples in which the first device 20 sets the use restriction condition and stores the set use restriction condition will be described later with reference to Figs. 15 to 28. Fig.

In step 760, the first device 20 transmits the identification value of the smart key 10 and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30. As an example, when the first device 20 receives a transfer request from the second device 30, the first device 20 may transmit the identification value and the function information to the second device 30. [ As another example, the first device 20 may designate the second device 30 to transmit the identification value and the function information, and may transmit the identification value and the function information to the designated second device 30. [

If the first device 20 sets the use restriction condition for the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 as described above with reference to step 740, The information may include usage constraints. If the above step 740 is not performed, the usage restriction condition may not be included in the function information transmitted to the second device 30. In other words, when the second device 30 receives the function information that does not include the use restriction condition, the second device 30 can control the operation of the controlled device 40 without any restriction.

In step 770, the second device 30 stores the identification value of the smart key 10 transmitted from the first device 20 and the function information of the smart key 10. Examples in which the first device 20 transmits the identification value and the function information from the second device 30 and the second device 30 stores the transmitted identification value and function information will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 through 37 Will be described later.

1, functional information is transferred from the smart key 10 to the first device 20 based on a predetermined hardware device separated from the smart key 10, (I.e., the first user 50) of the control device 20 may control the controlled device 40. [ Hereinafter, an example in which the function information is transferred from the smart key 10 to the first device 20 based on a predetermined hardware device separated from the smart key 10 will be described with reference to Figs. 12 to 14. Fig.

12 is a flowchart showing another example in which the first device according to some embodiments receives the function information from the smart key and transmits the function information with the use restriction condition set to the second device.

One example shown in Fig. 12 consists of the steps of the smart key 10, the first device 20 and the second device 30 shown in Fig. 1, which are processed in a time-series manner. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the smart key 10, the first device 20 and the second device 30 shown in Fig. 1 are not limited to the example shown in Fig. 12 . ≪ / RTI >

The steps 1230 to 1270 of FIG. 12 correspond to the steps 730 to 770 of FIG. Therefore, detailed description of steps 1230 to 1270 will be omitted.

In step 1210, the smart key 10 stores the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 in the first configuration. Then, in step 1220, the first configuration is transferred to the first device 20.

Here, the first configuration may mean a piece of device or smart key 10 associated with smart key 10. For example, the first configuration may be a separate memory device associated with the smart key 10, or it may be a piece of the smart key 10.

13 to 14, when the first configuration is a piece of the memory device or the smart key 10, the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 are transmitted to the first device 20 .

13 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the identification value and the function information of the smart key are transmitted to the first device when the first configuration according to some embodiments is a memory device.

13, a smart key 10, a memory device 1310 coupled to a smart key 10, and a first device 20 are shown.

The smart key 10 may store the identification value and function information of the smart key 10 in the memory device 1310. In this case, the smart key 10 may store the function information including the usage restriction condition in the memory device 1310, or may store the function information that does not include the usage restriction condition. Here, the use restriction condition may be a condition that restricts the first device 20 to use only some of all the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40, and the first device 20 May be a condition limiting the environment in which the functions capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 can be used.

The user of the first device 20 (i.e., the first user 50) may couple the memory device 1310 separated from the smart key 10 to the first device 20. Accordingly, the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 can be transmitted to the first device 20.

FIG. 14 is a view for explaining an example in which an identification value and function information of a smart key are transmitted to a first device when the first configuration according to some embodiments is a piece of a smart key.

14, there is shown a smart key 10 and a portion 1410 of the smart key 10. As shown in FIG. 14, some pieces 1410 may refer to a physical portion of the smart key 10.

In some pieces 1410, the identification value and function information of the smart key 10 may be stored. In this case, the function information including the usage restriction condition may be stored in some pieces 1410, or the function information that does not include the usage restriction condition may be stored. In other words, some of the pieces 1410 may be set such that only some of the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 are used, and the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 May be set to be used only in a certain environment (e.g., time, distance or number of times limit). Alternatively, some pieces 1410 may be set such that the functions capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 are used without restriction.

The user of the first device 20 (i.e., the first user 50) can control the operation of the controlled device 40 using some pieces 1410. [ In addition, the first user 50 may transmit some pieces 1410 to another user (e.g., the second user 60), and the other user may transmit the pieces of the pieces 1410 to other users The operation can be controlled. In this case, steps 1230 to 1270 of FIG. 12 may be omitted.

According to the above description with reference to the steps 740 to 750 of FIG. 7 and the steps 1240 to 1250 of FIG. 12, the first device 20 determines whether the use restriction on the function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 Condition can be set, and the set use restriction condition can be stored. Hereinafter, with reference to Figs. 15 to 28, examples in which the first device 20 sets a use restriction condition and stores a set use restriction condition will be described.

15 is a flowchart showing an example of setting a use restriction condition for a function that the first device can control the operation of the controlled device and storing the set use restriction condition according to some embodiments.

One example shown in FIG. 15 consists of the steps of the first device 20 shown in FIG. 1 being processed in a time-series manner. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the first device 20 shown in FIG. 1 can be applied to the example shown in FIG. 15, even if omitted from the following description.

In step 1510, the first device 20 determines whether or not there is a preset use restriction condition in the function information. In other words, the first device 20 determines whether the use restriction condition is set in the function information transmitted from the smart key 10. According to the above description with reference to step 720 of FIG. 7 and step 1210 of FIG. 12, the function information transmitted to the first device 20 or the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 The usage constraint may be pre-set. Accordingly, the first device 20 can determine whether the use restriction condition is set in the function information transmitted from the smart key 10.

If the first device 20 determines that the use restriction condition is set in the function information, the process proceeds to step 1520. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 1540. [

In step 1520, the first device 20 determines whether to use the preset use restriction condition. For example, the first device 20 may determine whether to use a predetermined use restriction condition according to the user input received through the user input unit 6010. [ If it is determined that the first device 20 uses the predetermined use restriction condition, the process proceeds to step 1530. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 1540. [

Hereinafter, an example in which the first device 20 determines whether or not to use a predetermined use restriction condition will be described with reference to FIG.

16 is a diagram for explaining an example of determining whether the first device according to some embodiments uses a predetermined use restriction condition.

The use restriction condition may be preset in the function information transmitted from the smart key 10 to the first device 20. [ For example, if the predetermined use restriction condition is' radius 300m 'and' current time (i.e., the current time (that is, the position where the function to control the operation of the controlled device 40 is used) The time for which the function of controlling the operation of the control device 40 is to be used) is assumed to be within 30 minutes'.

The first device 20 can confirm the details of the predetermined condition 1610 to the first user 50 by outputting the predetermined condition 1610 on the screen. Then, the first device 20 may output an object 1620 asking whether to use the preset condition 1610 on the screen. For example, object 1620 may include icons, pop-up windows, and the like. In this case, when the user input indicating that the preset condition 1610 is used is received through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 may determine to use the predetermined condition 1610. [

Referring again to FIG. 15, in step 1530, the first device 20 stores a preset use restriction condition. In other words, the first device 20 stores the use restriction condition transmitted from the smart key 10 in the storage unit.

In step 1540, the first device 20 sets the use restriction condition. In other words, if the use restriction condition is not set in the function information transmitted from the smart key 10, or if it is determined not to use the preset use restriction condition, the first device 20 sets a new use restriction condition do. For example, the first device 20 can set a use restriction condition for each function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 in accordance with the user input received in the user input unit 6010.

Here, the use restriction condition may be a condition that restricts the second device 30 to use only some of all the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ Alternatively, the use restriction condition may be a condition limiting the environment in which the second device 30 can use the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ For example, the use restriction condition may include a condition limiting the time for allowing the second device 30 to use the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ The usage constraint condition may include a condition for limiting the distance allowing the second device 30 to use the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ In addition, the use restriction condition may include a condition that restricts the type of the second device 30 that allows use of the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ The use restriction condition may include a condition that restricts the types of functions that can be used by the second device 30 to control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ The use restriction condition may include a condition for limiting the number of times that the second device 30 is allowed to use the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [

Hereinafter, examples in which the first device 20 sets usage constraints will be described with reference to Figs. 17 to 26. Fig.

17 is a flowchart showing an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets use restriction conditions.

One example shown in FIG. 17 is comprised of steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the first device 20 shown in FIG. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the first device 20 shown in FIG. 1 can be applied to the example shown in FIG. 17 even if omitted from the following description.

In step 1710, the first device 20 may set a time limit condition. Here, the time limit condition means a condition limiting the time for allowing the second device 30 to use the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [

As an example, the time limit condition may mean a certain period of time from when the function information is transmitted to the second device 30. For example, if it is assumed that the time when the function information is transmitted to the second device 30 is 6:54:23 PM on June 4, 2014, and the time limit condition is 10 minutes, the second device 30 It is possible to control the controlled device 40 from 6:54:23 to 7:04:23 PM on June 24, 2014.

As another example, the time limit condition may refer to a predetermined constant time period. For example, assuming that the time-limit condition is from 8:00 pm on June 4, 2014 to 10:00:00 on June 4, 2014, The control apparatus 40 can be controlled, but the controlled apparatus 40 can not be controlled at 10:01:57 pm on June 4, 2014.

Hereinafter, an example in which the first device 20 sets the time limit condition will be described with reference to FIG.

18 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a time limit condition.

Referring to FIG. 18, an example of pop-up windows 1810, 1820, and 1830 that the first device 20 outputs to a screen for setting a time limit condition is shown.

First, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 1810 showing a list of available use restriction conditions. 18 shows time, distance, user, frequency, and function as the settable use restriction conditions, but is not limited to the above-described types.

The first user 50 can select 'time' from among the types of use restriction conditions displayed in the pop-up window 1810, and accordingly, the first device 20 displays a pop-up window 1820 ) Can be displayed on the screen.

When the first user 50 inputs the use time limit through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 displays the time input by the user in the pop-up window 1820, .

Also, when the use restriction condition is set, the first device 20 may output a popup window 1830 indicating that the use restriction condition is set on the screen.

Referring again to FIG. 17, in step 1720, the first device 20 may set a distance limitation condition. Here, the distance restriction condition means a condition limiting the distance allowing the second device 30 to use the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [

As an example, the distance constraint condition may refer to an area within a predetermined radius from the position of the first device 20. For example, assuming that the first device 20 is currently located at the X position and the distance restriction condition is 100 meters, the second device 30 can control the controlled device 40 only within a radius of 100 m around the X point Can be controlled.

As another example, the distance restriction condition may mean an area within a predetermined radius from the position of the second device 30 at the time when the function information is transmitted to the second device 30. For example, assuming that the second device 30 is located at the Y position when the first device 20 transmits the function information to the second device 30, and the distance restriction condition is 50 m, the second device 30 30 can control the controlled device 40 only in a region within a radius of 50 m around the Y point.

Hereinafter, an example in which the first device 20 sets the distance limitation condition will be described with reference to FIG.

19 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a distance limitation condition.

19, an example of pop-up windows 1910, 1920, and 1930 that the first device 20 outputs to a screen for setting a distance restriction condition is shown.

First, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 1910 showing a list of available use restriction conditions. 19 shows time, distance, user, frequency, and function as the settable usage constraints, but is not limited to the above-described types.

The first user 50 can select the 'distance' from among the types of use restriction conditions displayed in the pop-up window 1910, and accordingly, the first device 20 displays a pop-up window 1920 ) Can be displayed on the screen.

When the first user 50 inputs the use restriction radius through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 displays the radius entered by the user in the pop-up window 1920, .

In addition, when the use restriction condition is set, the first device 20 may output a popup window 1930 indicating that the use restriction condition is set on the screen.

Referring again to FIG. 17, in step 1730, the first device 20 may set a condition for restricting a user who can use the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. FIG.

After the function information of the smart key 10 is transmitted to the second device 30, the first user 50 attempts to use a function that the undesired user can control the operation of the controlled device 40 It is possible. Therefore, by setting a condition limiting the user who can use the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40, the first device 20 can control the self controlled device 40 Can be prevented from being used.

As an example, the first device 20 can obtain a fingerprint information of the second user 60, thereby setting a condition for restricting the user. As another example, the first device 20 may set a condition for restricting the user by obtaining the ID and the password of the second user.

Examples of setting conditions for restricting the user who uses the function of the first device 20 to control the operation of the controlled device 40 will be described below with reference to Figs. 20 to 21. Fig.

20 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a condition for restricting a user.

Referring to FIG. 20, an example of pop-up windows 2010, 2020, and 2040 that the first device 20 outputs to a screen for setting a condition for restricting the user is shown.

First, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 2010 indicating a list of available use restriction conditions. 20 shows time, distance, user, frequency, and function, which are settable use restriction conditions, but are not limited to the above-described types.

The first user 50 can select 'user' from among the types of use restriction conditions displayed in the pop-up window 2010, and accordingly, the first device 20 instructs the user to touch the fingerprint recognition sensor 2030 A pop-up window 2020 including a message to be displayed on the screen may be displayed on the screen.

The first device 20 can acquire the fingerprint information of the second user 60 when the second user touches the fingerprint recognition sensor 2030 while the popup window 2020 is displayed. Then, the first device 20 can set a user restriction condition based on the obtained fingerprint information.

In addition, when the use restriction condition is set, the first device 20 may output a popup window 2040 indicating that the use restriction condition is set on the screen.

21 is a diagram for explaining another example of setting a condition that the first device restricts the user according to some embodiments.

21, there is shown an example of pop-up windows 2110, 2120, 2130, and 2140 that the first device 20 outputs to the screen to set a condition for restricting the second device 30.

First, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 2110 showing a list of available use restriction conditions on the screen. 21, time, distance, user, frequency, and function are displayed as settable usage constraints, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described types.

The first user 50 can select a user from among the types of use restriction conditions displayed in the popup window 2110 and accordingly the first device 20 inputs an ID and a password A pop-up window 2120 including a message to guide the user to perform the operation can be displayed on the screen.

When the second user 60 inputs an ID and a password to the pop-up window 2130, the first device 20 can set a user restriction condition based on the input ID and password.

Also, when the use restriction condition is set, the first device 20 may output a popup window 2140 indicating that the use restriction condition is set on the screen.

Referring again to FIG. 17, in step 1740, the first device 20 can set the number limiting condition. Here, the number limiting condition means a condition limiting the number of times that the second device 30 is permitted to use the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [

For example, assuming that the number-of-times restriction condition is two, the second device 30 can control the controlled device 40 twice.

Hereinafter, an example in which the first device 20 sets the number-limiting condition will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a number limiting condition. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 22, an example of pop-up windows 2210, 2220, and 2230 that the first device 20 outputs to the screen for setting the number-of-times restriction condition is shown.

First, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 2210 showing a list of available use restriction conditions. 22 shows time, distance, user, frequency, and function as the settable use restriction conditions, but is not limited to the above-described kind.

The first user 50 can select the 'number of times' among the types of usage restriction conditions displayed in the pop-up window 2210. Accordingly, the first device 20 can display a pop-up window 2220 ) Can be displayed on the screen.

When the first user 50 inputs the number of times of use restriction through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 displays the number of times inputted by the user in the pop-up window 2220, .

Also, when the use restriction condition is set, the first device 20 may output a popup window 2230 indicating that the use restriction condition is set on the screen.

Referring again to FIG. 17, the first device 20 may set a condition limiting the usable functions. Here, the usable function means a limited function that the second device 30 can use among all the functions of the smart key 10.

For example, the functions to which the controlled device 40 is a vehicle and can control the operation of the controlled device 40 include an opening / closing function of an entrance door, a starting function, an on-off function of a headlight, Are included. At this time, assuming that the function restriction condition set by the first device 20 is the start-up calling function, the second device 30 can not perform opening / closing of door of the vehicle, on / off of the headlight, and opening / closing of the trunk door.

Hereinafter, an example in which the first device 20 sets the function restriction condition will be described with reference to FIG.

23 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets a function restriction condition.

23, there is shown an example of pop-up windows 2310, 2320, and 2330 that the first device 20 outputs to a screen for setting a function restriction condition.

First, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 2310 showing a list of available use restriction conditions. 23 shows time, distance, user, frequency, and function as the settable use restriction conditions, but is not limited to the above-described types.

The first user 50 can select 'function' among the types of use restriction conditions displayed in the pop-up window 2310, and accordingly, the first device 20 displays a pop-up window 2320 ) Can be displayed on the screen.

When the first user 50 selects 'start' from the functions displayed in the pop-up window 2320, the first device 20 can control the operation of the controlled device 40 by the second device 30 The use restriction condition can be set so that only the starting function can be used among the functions.

In addition, if the use restriction condition is set, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 2330 indicating that the use restriction condition is set on the screen.

Referring again to FIG. 17, the first device 20 may determine a use restriction condition by combining at least one of the conditions set in steps 1710 to 1750. [ In other words, the conditions set in steps 1710 to 1750 may independently constitute a use restriction condition, and two or more conditions may be combined to constitute a use restriction condition.

On the other hand, when the number of the smart keys 10 transmitting the function information to the first device 20 is plural, the first device 20 can control the functions of the respective controlled devices 40 Usage restriction conditions can be set.

Hereinafter, an example in which the first device 20 sets use restriction conditions for the functions of the plurality of smart keys will be described with reference to Fig. 25, an example in which the first device 20 sets a use restriction condition by combining two or more conditions will be described. 26, an example in which the first device 20 sets a use restriction condition by combining two or more conditions for the functions of each of the plurality of smart keys will be described.

24 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets use restriction conditions for functions of a plurality of smart keys;

24, there is shown an example of pop-up windows 2410, 2420, and 2430 that the first device 20 outputs on the screen to set usage restriction conditions for the functions of each of the plurality of smart keys.

First, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 2410 indicating a list of smart keys that have transmitted function information to the first device 20 on the screen. For example, if the identification values of the first smart key and the second smart key that transmitted the function information to the first device 20 are 'KEY 1' and 'KEY 2', respectively, the pop- KEY 1 'and' KEY 2 'may be displayed. Although not shown in FIG. 24, a name arbitrarily determined by the first user for each smart key may be displayed in the pop-up window 2410.

The first user 50 can select 'KEY 1' among the identification values of the smart keys displayed in the pop-up window 2410, and accordingly the first device 20 displays a pop-up window 2420) on the screen.

The first user 50 can select 'time' among the types of use restriction conditions displayed in the pop-up window 2420, and accordingly, the first device 20 displays a pop-up window 2430 ) Can be displayed on the screen.

When the first user 50 inputs the use time limit through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 displays the time input by the user in the pop-up window 2430, .

In sum, the first device 20 can set a use restriction condition including a time limit for the function of the first smart key.

25 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets usage constraints by combining two or more conditions.

25, there is shown an example of pop-up windows 2510, 2520, and 2530 that the first device 20 outputs to the screen for setting use restriction conditions.

First, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 2510 showing a list of available use restriction conditions. The first user 50 can select 'time' and 'distance' among the types of use restriction conditions displayed in the pop-up window 2510, and accordingly, the first device 20 can input the use time limit A popup window 2520 and a popup window 2530 for inputting a use restriction radius can be sequentially displayed on the screen. Also, although not shown in FIG. 25, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window to simultaneously input the use time limit and the use restriction radius.

When the first user 50 inputs the use time limit through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 displays the time input by the user in the pop-up window 2520, . Also, when the first user 50 inputs the use restriction radius through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 displays the radius entered by the user in the pop-up window 2530, and uses the input radius It can be set as a constraint.

Taken together, the first device 20 may set usage constraints that include time constraints and distance constraints together.

26 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments sets use restriction conditions by combining two or more conditions for the function of each of a plurality of smart keys.

26, there is shown an example of pop-up windows 2610, 2620, 2630, and 2640 that the first device 20 outputs on the screen to set use restriction conditions.

First, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window 2610 showing a list of smart keys that have transmitted function information to the first device 20 on the screen. For example, if the identification values of the first smart key and the second smart key that transmitted the function information to the first device 20 are 'KEY 1' and 'KEY 2', respectively, the pop- KEY 1 'and' KEY 2 'may be displayed. Although not shown in FIG. 26, a name arbitrarily determined by the first user 50 for each smart key may be displayed in the pop-up window 2610. FIG.

The first user 50 may select 'KEY 1' among the identification values of the smart keys displayed in the pop-up window 2610, and accordingly the first device 20 may display a pop-up window 2620) on the screen.

The first user 50 can select 'time' and 'distance' among the types of use restriction conditions displayed in the pop-up window 2620, and accordingly, the first device 20 can input the use time limit A popup window 2630 and a popup window 2640 for inputting a use restriction radius can be sequentially displayed on the screen. Also, although not shown in FIG. 26, the first device 20 may output a pop-up window to simultaneously input a usage time limit and a use restriction radius.

When the first user 50 inputs the use time limit through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 displays the time input by the user in the pop-up window 2630, . Also, when the first user 50 inputs the use restriction radius through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 displays the radius inputted by the user in the popup window 2640, and uses the input radius It can be set as a constraint.

In sum, the first device 20 can set a usage restriction condition including a time limit and a distance restriction for the function of the first smart key.

Referring again to FIG. 15, in step 1550, the first device 20 stores the set use restriction condition. For example, the first device 20 may store usage constraints in the storage.

27 to 28, an example in which the first device 20 stores the set use restriction condition will be described.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments stores usage constraints; FIG.

27, there is shown an example of pop-up windows 2510, 2520, and 2530 that the first device 20 outputs to the screen to store usage constraints.

First, the first device 20 may display a pop-up window 2710 asking whether to store the set use restriction condition. As the first user 50 selects YES, the first device 20 may output a popup window 2720 for receiving a name for storing the usage constraint.

When the 'use restriction condition 3' is input according to the user input received through the user input unit 6010, the first device 20 stores the use restriction condition as 'use restriction condition 3'. When the use restriction condition is stored, the first device 20 can display a list 2730 of currently used usage restriction conditions on the screen. Thereafter, when the first user transmits the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30, the first user selects any one from the list 2730 displayed on the screen of the first device 20, And transmits the function information including the condition to the second device 30.

FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a use restriction condition is stored in a storage unit of a first device according to some embodiments. FIG.

28, an example of a storage unit included in the first device 20 and the first device 20 is shown. Here, the storage unit may correspond to the memory 6070 described later with reference to FIG. 61, or may be a storage device provided separately to the first device 20.

The first device 20 may store usage constraints in the storage. At this time, the first device 20 may map (2810, 2820, 2830) the identification value of the smart key 10 and the use restriction condition. Therefore, even when the function information is received from the plurality of smart keys, the first device 20 can manage the function information of each smart key including the use restriction condition. Also, the first device 20 may separately store and manage a plurality of use restriction conditions 2810 and 2830 set for one smart key.

According to the steps 760 to 770 of FIG. 7 and the steps 1260 to 1270 of FIG. 12, the first device 20 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the second device 30 , The second device 30 may store the received identification value and the function information.

As an example, the first device 20 may transmit the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30 through the wire / wireless communication method. As another example, the first device 20 may transmit the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the server, and the server may transmit the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the second device 30. [ As another example, as a predetermined hardware device (for example, a memory device) separated from the first device 20 is coupled to the second device 30, the second device 30 is connected to the first device 20 Or the like. As another example, the first user 50 may communicate a predetermined hardware device (e.g., a portion of the smart key 10) separated from the smart key 10 to the second user 60, 2 user 60 may control the controlled device 40 using the delivered hardware device.

29 to 34, the first device 20 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the second device 30, and the second device 30 transmits the identification value and function information of the smart key to the second device 30, Examples of storing information are described.

29 to 30 illustrate an example in which the first device according to some embodiments transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the second device and the second device stores the received identification value and the function information Respectively.

As described above with reference to FIG. 1, the first device 20 can transmit the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30 through the wire / wireless communication method. The wired / wireless communication method between the first device 20 and the second device 30 may be the same as the wired / wireless communication method between the smart key 10 and the first device 20. Therefore, examples of the wired / wireless communication method between the smart key 10 and the first device 20 described above with reference to Fig. 1 can be applied to wired / wireless communication between the first device 20 and the second device 30. [ In particular, by NFC tagging the second device with the first device 20, the first device 20 can transmit the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30.

29, a flowchart showing an example in which the first device 20 transmits identification value and function information to the second device 30 by NFC tagging the second device to the first device 20 Respectively.

One example shown in FIG. 29 consists of the steps of the first device 20 and the second device 30 shown in FIG. 1, which are processed in a time-series manner. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operations of the first device 20 and the second device 30 shown in FIG. 1 can be applied to the example shown in FIG. 29, even if omitted from the following description.

In step 2910, the first device 20 may select the smart key 10 to share. In other words, when the first device 20 stores the function information on the plurality of smart keys, the first device 20 can select the smart key corresponding to the function information to be transmitted to the second device 30 . If the function information stored in the first device 20 is for a single smart key, step 2910 may be omitted.

In step 2920, the second device 30 is NFC-tagged to the first device 20.

In step 2930, the first device 20 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30. Here, the function information to be transmitted to the second device 30 may include a use restriction condition.

In step 2940, the second device 30 stores the identification value and the function information transmitted from the first device 20.

Referring to FIG. 30, an example for explaining each step shown in FIG. 29 is shown.

When the first user selects the smart key icon 3010 output on the screen of the first device 20, the first device 20 can output a popup window 3020 containing a message to guide NFC tagging have. At this time, it is assumed that the use restriction condition is already set and stored for the selected smart key, and the process of setting the use restriction condition is not described.

When NFC tagging the first device 20 to the second device 30 with the pop-up window 3020 indicating NFC tagging being displayed, the first device 20 displays the identification value and the function information of the selected smart key To the second device (30). The second device 30 may store the transmitted identification value and the function information.

31 to 32 illustrate another example in which a first device according to some embodiments transmits an identification value and function information of a smart key to a second device and a second device stores the received identification value and function information Respectively.

The first device 20 can directly transmit the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30, as described above with reference to step 760 of FIG. 7 and step 1260 of FIG.

31 to 32, the first device 20 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30 via the server 3180 It is possible. For example, the first device 20 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the server 3180, and the server 3180 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30 from the first device 20 And can transmit the received identification value and function information.

31, there is shown a flowchart showing an example in which the first device 20 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30 via the server 3180 .

In step 3110, the first device 20 may select the smart key 10 to share. In other words, when the first device 20 stores the function information on the plurality of smart keys, the first device 20 can select the smart key corresponding to the function information to be transmitted to the second device 30 . If the function information stored in the first device 20 is for a single smart key, step 2910 may be omitted.

In step 3120, the first device 20 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the server 3180. Here, the function information to be transmitted to the server 3180 may include a use restriction condition.

In step 3130, the server 3180 stores information transmitted from the first device 20 (i.e., identification value and function information). In particular, the server 3180 may encrypt and store information transmitted from the first device 20. For example, the server 3180 may encrypt the identification value and capability information using a symmetric key algorithm or an asymmetric key algorithm.

If the server 3180 does not encrypt and store the identification value and the function information transmitted from the first device 20, step 3160 to be described later may be omitted.

In step 3140, the second device 30 requests the server 3180 to transmit the function information of the smart key 10. For example, the second device 30 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the server 3180 based on the request of the second user 60 received via the user input unit 6010 You can ask them to do it.

The server 3180 automatically transmits (for example, pushes) the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the second device 30, even if there is no request from the second device 30, You may. For example, when the first device 20 transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 to the server 3180, the server 3180 transmits the identification information and the function information of the smart key 10 to the smart key 10 10 and the function information of the mobile terminal 10 can be automatically transmitted.

In step 3150, the server 3180 transmits the encrypted information (i.e., the encrypted identification value and the function information) to the second device 30. As described above with reference to step 3130, when the server 3180 has not performed the encryption of the identification value and the function information, the server 3180 transmits the identification value and the function information received from the first device 20 to the second Device 30 as it is.

In step 3160, the second device 30 decrypts the information transmitted from the server 3180. As described above with reference to step 3130, if the server 3180 has not performed encryption of the identification value and the function information, the step 3160 may be omitted.

In step 3170, the second device 30 stores the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10. Here, the function information may include a use restriction condition.

Referring to Fig. 32, an example for explaining each step shown in Fig. 30 is shown.

When the first user selects a smart key to be shared by the first device 20 and requests sharing, the first device 20 transmits the function information including the identification value of the selected smart key and the use restriction condition to the server 3210 .

The server 3210 accesses the database 3211, encrypts the function information including the use restriction condition, and maps the encrypted function information to the identification value (3221, 3222). At this time, the database 3211 may be a configuration included in the server 3210.

The server 3210 reads the stored information from the database 3211 automatically when there is a request for transmission from the second device 30 or when the identification value and the function information from the first device 20 are received. Then, the server 3210 transmits the read information (i.e., the encrypted function information and the identification value) to the second device 30.

33 is a diagram for explaining another example in which the first device according to some embodiments transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the second device and the second device stores the received identification value and the function information to be.

Referring to Figure 33, a first device 20, a memory device 3310 coupled to a first device 20, and a second device 30 are shown.

The first device 20 may store the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 in the memory device 3310. [ In this case, the first device 20 may store the function information including the use restriction condition in the memory device 3310, or may store the function information that does not include the use restriction condition.

The user of the second device 30 (i.e., the second user 60) may couple the memory device 3310 separated from the first device 20 to the second device 30. Accordingly, the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 can be transmitted to the second device 30. [

34 is a view for explaining another example in which the first device according to some embodiments transmits the identification value and the function information of the smart key to the second device and the second device stores the received identification value and the function information to be.

34, a first user 50, a portion of a piece of smart key 10 3410, and a second user 60 are shown. As shown in FIG. 34, some pieces 3410 may represent a physical portion of the smart key 10.

In some pieces 3410, the identification value and function information of the smart key 10 may be stored. In this case, the function information including the use restriction condition may be stored in some pieces 3410, or the function information that does not include the use restriction condition may be stored. In other words, some of the pieces 3410 may be set such that only some of the functions that control the operation of the controlled device 40 are used, and the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 May be set to be used only in a certain environment (e.g., time, distance or number of times limit). Alternatively, some pieces 3410 may be set such that the functions capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 are used without restriction.

The first user 50 transmits some pieces 3410 to the second user 60 and the second user 60 controls the operation of the controlled device 40 using the received pieces of pieces 3410 can do.

The second device 30 controls the operation of the controlled device 40 by using the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 received from the first device 20, can do. At this time, when the use restriction condition is included in the function information, the second device 30 can control the operation of the controlled device 40 in accordance with the use restriction condition. For example, the second device 30 outputs a signal for controlling the operation of the controlled device 40, and when the controlled device 40 senses the signal of the second device 30, The controller 40 may perform an operation according to the sensed signal.

 Hereinafter, examples in which the second device 30 controls the operation of the controlled device 40 will be described with reference to Figs. 35 to 52. Fig.

35 is a flowchart showing an example in which a second device according to some embodiments controls a controlled device.

One example shown in FIG. 35 consists of steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the second device 30 shown in FIG. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the second device 30 shown in FIG. 1 can be applied to the example shown in FIG.

In step 3510, the second device 30 receives the function information including the identification value of the smart key 10 and the use restriction condition from the first device 20.

In step 3520, the second device 30 identifies the usage constraint.

In step 3530, the second device 30 controls the operation of the controlled device 40 in accordance with the use restriction condition.

Examples of usage constraints that can be set by the first device 20 have been described above with reference to Fig. 36 to 52, an example in which the second device 30 controls the operation of the controlled device 40 in accordance with the examples of the use restriction conditions will be described.

36 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments is a time limit condition.

36 illustrates a method in which the method is performed in a time-series manner in the second device 30 shown in FIG. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the second device 30 shown in Fig. 1 can be applied to the example shown in Fig. 36, even if omitted from the following description.

In step 3610, the second device 30 receives, from the first device 20, the function information for which the time limit condition (i.e., use restriction condition for time) is set.

In step 3620, the second device 30 confirms the time when it wants to control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ In other words, when the second user 60 uses the second device 30 to control the operation of the controlled device 40 (i.e., to use the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40) When attempting, the second device 30 confirms the time of the moment.

In step 3630, the second device 30 determines whether the time determined in step 3620 is a permitted time. In other words, the second device 30 determines whether or not the time determined in step 3620 meets the time limit condition.

As a result of the determination, if it is the allowed time, the process proceeds to step 3640. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 3650.

In step 3640, the second device 30 controls the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 can control the controlled device 40 by generating a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60, and outputting the generated signal.

In step 3650, the second device 30 denies control of the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 may deny control of the controlled device 40 because the second user 30 does not generate a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60.

Hereinafter, an example shown in Fig. 36 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 37 to 38. Fig.

37 to 38 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when time limit conditions according to some embodiments are set.

FIG. 37 shows an example in which the time limit condition is a predetermined time from the time when the function information is transmitted to the second device 30. Meanwhile, FIG. 38 shows an example in which a time limit condition is a predetermined time interval set in advance.

37, when the first user 50 inputs 10 minutes as the use time limit to the pop-up window 3710 output to the first device 20, the first device 20 transmits the pop-up window 3710 to the second device 30 ) Together with the identification value of the smart key (10).

The second device 30 can use the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 within a set time (i.e., controlling the controlled device 40). At this time, the second device 30 can use the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 for 10 minutes from the time when the identification value and the function information are transmitted. That is, as shown in the table 3720, when the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 is shared with the second device 30 (i.e., The second device 30 can use the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 for 10 minutes from the time when the function information is transmitted). However, when 10 minutes have elapsed from the sharing point, the second device 30 can not use the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40. [

38, it is assumed that the first user 50 has input 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm as the use time limit in the pop-up window 3810 output to the first device 20. 37, the embodiment of FIG. 37 is different from the embodiment of FIG. 37 in that when the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 is shared (that is, when the identification value and the function information are transmitted to the second device 30 The second device 30 can use the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 only for a certain period of time. However, in the embodiment of FIG. 38, regardless of the sharing time point of the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40, only in the time zone set by the first user 50 (i.e., 14:00 to 16:00) The second device 30 can use the function of the smart key. In other words, as shown in the table 3820 in FIG. 38, the period during which the second device 30 can use the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 is from 14:00 to 16:00, (I.e., the time at which the identification value and the function information are transmitted to the second device 30).

39 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments is a distance restriction condition.

One example shown in Fig. 39 consists of steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the second device 30 shown in Fig. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the second device 30 shown in Fig. 1 can be applied to the example shown in Fig. 39, even if omitted from the following description.

In step 3910, the second device 30 receives from the first device 20 the function information to which the distance restriction condition (i.e., the use restriction condition for the position) is set.

In step 3920, the second device 30 confirms the position when it intends to control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ In other words, when the second user 60 uses the second device 30 to control the operation of the controlled device 40 (i.e., to use the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40) When attempting, the second device 30 confirms its position at that point.

In step 3930, the second device 30 determines whether the location identified in step 3920 is within the allowed area. In other words, the second device 30 determines whether the position identified in step 3920 meets the distance limitation condition.

As a result of the determination, if the location is allowed, the process proceeds to step 3940. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 3950.

In step 3940, the second device 30 controls the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 can control the controlled device 40 by generating a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60, and outputting the generated signal.

In step 3950, the second device 30 denies control of the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 may deny control of the controlled device 40 because the second user 30 does not generate a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60.

Hereinafter, an example shown in Fig. 39 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 40 to 43. Fig.

FIGS. 40 to 43 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when the distance restriction condition is set according to some embodiments.

Figs. 40 to 42 show an embodiment in which the distance limitation condition is an area within a predetermined radius from the position of the first device 20. Fig. 43 shows an embodiment in which the distance limitation condition is an area within a predetermined radius from the position of the second device 30 at the time when the function information is transmitted to the second device 30. [

Referring to FIG. 40, a first user inputs a distance restriction condition of 200 m in a pop-up window output to the first device 20. Thereafter, the first device 20 transmits the function information including the distance restriction condition together with the identification value of the smart key 10 to the second device 30.

At this time, the distance restriction condition is that the second device 30 uses the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 only within a distance of 200 m from the position of the first device 20 (that is, 40) can be controlled. In other words, if the distance between the first device 20 and the second device 30 is more than 200 m, the second device 30 can not use the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40.

In order to restrict the use of the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 based on the positions of the first device 20 and the second device 30 as described above, And the location information of the second device 30 are required. 41 to 42 show examples in which the servers 4110 and 4210 collect location information of the first device 20 and the second device 30, respectively. However, the first device 20 or the second device 30 may perform the functions of the servers 4110 and 4210 shown in Figs. 41 to 42. Fig.

41, the server 4110 receives location information from the first device 20 and the second device 30, compares the received location information, and transmits the received location information to the first device 20 and the second device 30 ). At this time, the first device 20 and the second device 30 may acquire their respective position information using the built-in GPS module, or may acquire position information by various other methods.

The server 4110 transmits the calculated distance value to the second device 30. 41, the server 4110 collects the location information of the first device 20 and the second device 30 and acquires the location information between the first device 20 and the second device 30 And transmits the distance value to the second device 30.

Referring to FIG. 42, when the first device 20 transmits location information to the server 4210, the server 4210 transmits the location information of the first device 20 to the second device 30. Assuming that the first device 20 directly transmits the location information to the second device 30, the server 4210 shown in FIG. 42 may be omitted.

The second device 30 obtains its position information and compares it with the position information of the received first device 20 to calculate the distance between the first device 20 and the second device 30. [ Then, the second device 30 determines whether or not it is possible to use a function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 (i.e., to control the controlled device 40) based on the calculated distance .

43 shows a state in which the second device 30 is located within a predetermined distance from the sharing point of the smart key 10 (i.e., the point at which the second device 30 receives the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10) There is shown an embodiment in which a function capable of controlling the operation of the control device 40 can be used.

Referring to FIG. 43, the first user 50 inputs 200 m as a usage limit distance to the pop-up window 4310 output to the first device 20. In this case, the use limit distance means a maximum distance at which the second device 30 can use the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 from the sharing point of the smart key 10. That is, if the second device 30 receives the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 in a state where the second device 30 is located at the share point 4320, the second device 30 is located within a distance of 200m from the share point 4320 It is possible to use a function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 only during the positioning.

To this end, the second device 30 stores location information about the share point 4320. [ The second device 30 transmits the location of the second device 30 to the sharing point 4320 at the time when the second user 60 wants to use the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40. [ With the positional information of the target. Then, the second device 30 judges whether or not it is possible to use a function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 (that is, to control the controlled device 40) based on the comparison result.

44 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments restricts a user who can use the function of the smart key.

One example shown in Fig. 44 consists of steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the second device 30 shown in Fig. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the second device 30 shown in Fig. 1 can be applied to the example shown in Fig. 44, even if omitted from the following description.

In step 4410, the second device 30 transmits the function information in which the condition limiting the user (i.e., the condition limiting the user who uses the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40) is set to the first device 20).

In step 4420, the second device 30 acquires information necessary for user authentication. For example, the second device 30 may acquire the fingerprint information of the second user 60 through the fingerprint recognition sensor or acquire the ID and password unique to the second user 60 through the user input unit 6010 .

In step 4430, the second device 30 authenticates the user using the information obtained in step 4420. In other words, the second device 30 compares the user information included in the function information (for example, the fingerprint information or ID and password acquired by the first device 20) with the information acquired in step 4420, You can authenticate. Also, although not shown in FIG. 44, the second device 30 may delegate user authentication to the server.

If the user authentication is successful, the process proceeds to step 4440. If the user authentication fails, the process proceeds to step 4450. [

In step 4440, the second device 30 controls the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 can control the controlled device 40 by generating a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60, and outputting the generated signal.

In step 4450, the second device 30 denies control of the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 may deny control of the controlled device 40 because the second user 30 does not generate a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60.

Hereinafter, one example shown in Fig. 44 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 45 to 46. Fig.

45 to 46 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when the user constraint is set according to some embodiments.

FIG. 45 shows an embodiment in which the second device 30 performs user authentication, and FIG. 46 shows an embodiment in which the server 4610 performs user authentication. 45 is an example in which user authentication is performed using the fingerprint information of the second user 60, and the embodiment shown in FIG. 46 is a case in which the ID and password of the second user 60 And the user authentication is performed using the authentication information.

45, the first user 50 may input the ID of the user (i.e., the second user 60) who is allowed to use the pop-up window displayed on the screen of the first device 20. The first device 20 transmits the function information including the user restriction condition together with the identification value of the smart key 10 to the second device 30. [ Here, the function information includes fingerprint information of the second user acquired by the first device 20.

If there is an attempt to use a function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 by a user, the second device 30 performs user authentication, and only when the user authentication is successful, (I.e., controlling the controlled device 40). 45, the second device 30 can perform user authentication by comparing the fingerprint information inputted through the fingerprint recognition sensor 4510 with the fingerprint information of the second user transmitted from the first device 20 have.

46, when the second device 30 transmits user information (e.g., an ID and a password) to the server 4610, the server 4610 transmits the user information received from the first device 20 And performs user authentication by comparing user information received from the second device 30. Then, the server 4610 transmits the user authentication result to the second device 30.

For example, when a user attempts to use a function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 using the second device 30, the second device 30 sends a request to the server 4610 Request user authentication. When a user inputs an ID and a password to the second device 30, the second device 30 transmits the input information to the server 4610. [

The server 300 compares the ID and the password received from the second device 30 with the ID and password stored in the table 4612 of the database 4611 in advance. Here, the ID and password stored in the table 4612 of the database 4611 indicate user information transmitted from the first device 20.

If the ID and password received from the second device 30 and the ID and password stored in the table 4612 correspond to each other, the server 4610 determines that the user authentication is successful. Then, the server 4610 transmits the user authentication result to the second device 30.

47 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments is a function restriction condition.

One example shown in FIG. 47 consists of steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the second device 30 shown in FIG. Therefore, even if the contents are omitted in the following description, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the second device 30 shown in Fig. 1 can also be applied to the example shown in Fig.

In step 4710, the second device 30 transmits the function information to which the function restriction condition (i.e., a condition set as a usable function among the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40) is set to the first device 20 .

In step 4720, the second device 30 confirms the function to be used. In other words, when the second user 60 uses the second device 30 to control the operation of the controlled device 40 (i.e., to use the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40) When attempting, the second device 30 confirms the function that the second user 60 wants to use.

In step 4730, the second device 30 determines whether the function identified in step 4720 is a permitted function. As a result of the determination, if the use is allowed, the process proceeds to step 4740. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 4750. [ Also, although not shown in FIG. 47, the second device 30 may delegate to the server the execution of step 4730. FIG.

In step 4740, the second device 30 controls the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 can control the controlled device 40 by generating a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60, and outputting the generated signal.

In step 4750, the second device 30 denies control of the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 may deny control of the controlled device 40 because the second user 30 does not generate a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60.

Hereinafter, one example shown in Fig. 47 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 48 to 49. Fig.

48 to 49 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when the function restriction condition according to some embodiments is set.

FIG. 48 shows an embodiment for determining whether the second device 30 is a function permitted to use, and FIG. 49 shows an embodiment for checking whether or not the server is an allowed function.

48, when the first user 50 selects 'start' as a function to allow use in the pop-up window 4810 displayed on the first device 20, the first device 20 receives the smart key 10 to the second device 30, together with the identification value of the function restriction condition. Therefore, although the second user 60 can control the operation of the controlled device 40, the second user 60 can only start the controlled device 40 according to the set use restriction condition and can open the trunk There is no.

Referring to FIG. 49, when the first user 50 selects 'start' as a function to allow use in the pop-up window 4920 output to the first device 20, And transmits the identification value and function information of the server 10 to the server 4910. The server 4910 maps the received identification value and the function information and stores it in the database 4911.

If there is an attempt to use the function to control the operation of the controlled device 40, the second device 30 requests the server 4910 to confirm whether or not the attempted function can be used. The server 4910 accesses the database 4911 to check the use restriction condition of the smart key 10 (i.e., to confirm that the use of the 'start' function is allowed to the second device 30). Then, the server 4910 transmits the confirmation result to the second device 30.

50 is a flowchart showing an example in which the second device controls the operation of the controlled device when the use restriction condition according to some embodiments is the number restriction condition.

50 illustrates a method in which the method is performed in a time-series manner in the second device 30 shown in FIG. Therefore, even if the contents are omitted in the following description, the contents described above with respect to the operation of the second device 30 shown in Fig. 1 can also be applied to the example shown in Fig.

In step 5010, the second device 30 transmits the function information to which the number limiting condition (that is, the condition for limiting the number of times that the function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 can be used) is set to the first device 20).

In step 5020, when controlling the operation of the controlled device 40, the second device 30 confirms the permitted number of times of use and the cumulative use count up to the present. In other words, when the second user 60 uses the second device 30 to control the operation of the controlled device 40 (i.e., to use the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40) At the time of attempt, the second device 30 confirms the number of times the function is allowed to be used and the number of times the function has been used so far.

In step 5030, the second device 30 determines whether the cumulative use count confirmed in step 5020 is equal to or less than the permitted number of times of use. If it is determined that the number of times of cumulative use is equal to or less than the permitted number of times of use, the process proceeds to step 5040. If the cumulative use count is greater than the permitted number of uses,

In step 5040, the second device 30 controls the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 can control the controlled device 40 by generating a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60, and outputting the generated signal.

In step 5050, the second device 30 denies control of the controlled device 40. [ For example, the second device 30 may deny control of the controlled device 40 because the second user 30 does not generate a signal corresponding to the function requested by the second user 60.

Hereinafter, one example shown in Fig. 50 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 51 to 52. Fig.

51 to 52 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the second device when the number-limiting condition according to some embodiments is set.

FIG. 51 shows an embodiment in which the second device 30 performs usage control according to the number of times of use, and FIG. 52 shows an embodiment for checking whether the server 5210 is subject to the usage limit.

Referring to FIG. 50, when the first user 50 inputs the number of usable times in the pop-up window 5110 displayed on the first device 20 as' 2 times', the first device 20 transmits the ' To the second device 30, the function information including the number restriction condition. Therefore, although the second user 60 can control the operation of the controlled device 40, it can be controlled only twice according to the set use restriction condition. The second device 30 stores the number of usable times and the number of times of use accumulated up to the present time in the internal memory, and determines whether the use of the smart key 10 is permitted based on the stored information each time an attempt is made to use the smart key 10.

51, when the first user 50 inputs the number of usable times in the pop-up window 5220 displayed on the first device 20 by '2 times', the first device 20 transmits the' To the server 5210, the function information including the number restriction condition. The server 5210 maps the received identification value and function information to the database 5211. The server 5210 maps the cumulative use frequency to the identification value of the smart key 10 and stores it in the smart key 10 when the function of the second device 30 to control the operation of the controlled device 40 is used. The second device 30 notifies the server 5210 of an attempt to use the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 and requests confirmation of the availability of the controlled device 40. [

The server 5210 accesses the database 5211, compares the number of usable times for the smart key 10 with the number of cumulative use times up to the present, and confirms usability. Then, the server 5211 transmits the confirmation result to the second device 30.

As described above with reference to FIG. 1, as the second device 30 attempts to use at least one of the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40, 2 device 30 can be received. When the first device 20 receives the usage history from the second device 30, the first device 20 can output the received usage history to the screen. Hereinafter, an example in which the second device 30 transmits usage details to the first device 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

53 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a second device according to some embodiments transmits a history of using a function of a smart key to a first device.

Referring to FIG. 53, it is assumed that the function information of the smart key 10 has already been transmitted to the second device 30. The second user 60 tries to control the operation of the controlled device 40 using the second device 30 (that is, attempts to use the function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40) , The second device 30 can transmit the usage history of the function to the server 5310. [ Then, the server 5310 can transmit the received usage history to the first device 20. Although not shown in FIG. 53, the second device 30 may transmit the usage history directly to the first device 20.

53, the first device 20 controls the operation of the controlled device 40 (that is, the function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40) And a pop-up window 5320 containing a message informing that the user has made use of the message. The popup window 5320 includes an object 5321 in which the first user 50 can confirm the use history of the second device 30 and an object 5321 in which the second device 30 is allowed to operate the controlled device 40 An object 5322 capable of blocking use of the second device 30 may be displayed if it is not desired to use the function to control the second device 30. [

1, when the first device 20 transmits the function information including the use restriction condition to the second device 30, the second device 30 transmits the function information including the use restriction condition to the first device 20, To request a change of usage constraint. At this time, if the first device 20 approves the request of the second device 30, the second device 30 can control the controlled device 40 according to the changed use restriction condition. Hereinafter, examples in which the second device 30 requests the first device 20 to change the use restriction condition will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 55. FIG.

54 is a flowchart showing an example in which a second device according to some embodiments requests a first device to change a use restriction condition.

One example shown in FIG. 54 consists of the steps of the first device 20 and the second device 30 shown in FIG. 1 that are processed in a time-series manner. Therefore, the contents described above with respect to the operations of the first device 20 and the second device 30 shown in FIG. 1 can be applied to the example shown in FIG. 54 even if omitted from the following description.

Steps 5410 to 5430 of FIG. 54 correspond to steps 740 to 770 of FIG. Therefore, detailed description of steps 5410 to 5430 will be omitted. Although not shown in FIG. 54, the example shown in FIG. 54 assumes that steps 710 to 730 of FIG. 7 have already been performed.

In step 5440, the second device 30 requests the first device 20 to change the use restriction condition.

In step 5450, when the first device 20 approves the change request received from the second device 30, the first device 20 transmits the changed use restriction condition to the second device 30 in step 5460 .

In step 5470, the second device 30 stores the changed use restriction condition.

Hereinafter, an example shown in Fig. 54 will be described in detail with reference to Fig.

55 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a second device according to some embodiments requests a first device to change a usage constraint.

55, it is assumed that the second device 30 uses a function of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 by the number of times of use in accordance with the number-of-times restriction condition. At this time, a pop-up window 5520 asking whether to request the use of a function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 may be displayed on the screen of the second device 30. The second user 60 may request the first device 20 to change the use restriction condition by selecting 'YES' in the popup window 5520. [ In addition, the second device 30 may send a request to change the use restriction condition to the server 5510, and the server 5510 may transmit the change request received to the first device 20. [

A request from the second device 30 is received on the screen of the first device 20, and a pop-up window 5530 asking whether to accept the request may be output. If the first user selects 'YES' in the popup window 5530, the first device 20 may send an approval result for the request to the second device 30. Here, the approval result transmitted by the first device 20 may include the changed use restriction condition. The first device 20 may also send an authorization result for the request to the server 5510 and the server 5510 may send the authorization result received to the second device 30. [

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 55, the first device 20 transmits the function information to one second device 30. However, the number of devices that receive function information from the first device 20 is not limited to one.

56 to 58 are diagrams for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments transmits function information to a plurality of devices.

Referring to FIG. 56, the first device 20 can transmit the function information to the devices 30 and 70 assigned to the different users 60 and 80. In other words, the users of the devices receiving the function information from the first device 20 may be different from each other. Accordingly, the second user 60 and the third user 80 can control the operation of the controlled device 40 using their own devices, respectively.

57, the first device 20 may transmit function information to a plurality of devices 30 and 70 to which the same user 60 belongs. Accordingly, the second user 60 can control the operation of the controlled device 40 using the second device 30 or the third device 70. [

58, the first device 20 may transmit the function information to the other devices 30 and 70 to which the first user 50 belongs. In other words, the user of the first device 20 and the user of the devices 30, 70 receiving the function information from the first device 20 may be the same. Accordingly, the first user 50 can control the operation of the controlled device 40 by using any one of the first device 20, the second device 30, and the third device 70.

FIG. 59 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a first device according to some embodiments receives function information from a manufacturer of a controlled device. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 59, the first device 20 can receive the function information of the smart key 10 from the manufacturer 80. The manufacturer 80 may refer to a subject producing the controlled device 40 or a subject producing the smart key 10 controlling the controlled device 40. [ For example, assuming that the controlled device 40 is a vehicle, the producer 80 may be a company that produces a smart key for a vehicle at the request of a vehicle manufacturer or a vehicle manufacturer.

When the first user 50 purchases the controlled device 40 from the manufacturer 80, the first user 50 receives the function information of the smart key 10 from the manufacturer 80, (20). As an example, the first user 50 can access the server operated by the manufacturer 80 and perform a user authentication process, and then download the function information of the smart key 10 and store the information in the first device 20 have. As another example, the first user 50 may receive the storage medium storing the function information of the smart key 10 from the manufacturer 80, store the function information in the first device 20 using the storage medium have.

Accordingly, the first user 50 can store the function information of the smart key 10 in the first device 20 without using the smart key 10. [ Thereafter, an example in which the function information of the smart key 10 is provided from the first device 20 to the second device 30 is as described above with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG.

60 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a second device according to some embodiments receives function information from a smart key.

Referring to FIG. 60, the function information of the smart key 10 can be provided to the second device 30 without the intervention of the first device 20. At this time, the use restriction condition may be set in the function information provided to the second device 30. [ For example, a use restriction condition may be set according to a button (e.g., door open / close button) of the smart key 10 pressed by the first user 50 and the number of times the button is pressed. Hereinafter, a method in which the above-described example can be implemented assuming that the controlled device 40 is a vehicle will be described.

The first user 50 performs NFC tagging with the second device 30 while pressing a predetermined button among the buttons provided on the smart key 10 so that the second device 30 transmits the smart key 10 10 to receive the function information. As described above with reference to Fig. 1, the second device 30 may be provided with an application capable of receiving function information in advance. Therefore, after the application is executed, the first user 50 tags the smart key 10 and the second device 30 so that the second device 30 receives the function information from the smart key 10 It can be in a state where it can be done.

Thereafter, the first user 50 pushes the button for opening and closing the door of the button among the buttons provided on the smart key 10, so that the function information capable of opening and closing the door of the vehicle is transmitted to the second device 30 . At this time, a restriction on the time or the number of times that the second device 30 can open and close the door of the vehicle can be set according to the number of times the first user 50 presses the button for opening and closing the door. As an example, the time for the second device 30 to open and close the door of the vehicle per number of times the button is pressed by the first user 50 may be increased by 10 minutes. As another example, the number of times that the second device 30 can open and close the door of the vehicle per number of times the button is pressed by the first user 50 may increase by one.

When the second device 30 receives the function information from the smart key 10, the type of the function included in the received function information and the use restriction condition may be displayed on the screen of the second device 30. [ Accordingly, the first user 50 and the second user 60 can check the function and usage constraint transmitted to the second device 30. [

In the above example, the door opening / closing function is only one example of the functions that the smart key 10 can perform. Accordingly, when the first user 50 presses another button provided on the smart key 10, information on the function corresponding to the button may be provided to the second device 30. [

Meanwhile, the above-described method can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that can be created as a program that can be executed by a computer and operates the program using a computer-readable recording medium. In addition, the structure of the data used in the above-described method can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium through various means. The computer-readable recording medium includes a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (e.g., ROM, RAM, USB, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), optical reading medium (e.g. CD ROM, do.

61 is a configuration diagram of a server according to some embodiments.

The server 5900 shown in FIG. 61 may correspond to the server described above with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG.

61, the server 5900 may include a communication unit 5910, a control unit 5920, and a database 5930.

The communication unit 5910 transmits and receives the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 and the devices and the smart key 10. Here, the function information includes a use restriction condition. When the second device 30 uses the function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40 (that is, controls the operation of the controlled device 40), the communication unit 5910 uses the function You can also check if the usage constraints are met.

The database 5930 stores the identification value and function information of the smart key 10. Here, the function information includes a use restriction condition. Further, the database 5930 stores user information (e.g., fingerprint information or ID / password) of the second user. The information stored in the database 5930 is not limited to the above information and the smart key 10, the first device 20 and the second device 30 transmit and receive the identification value and the function information of the smart key 10 Can store all the information needed to do so.

The control unit 5920 controls the entire operation of the server 5900. [ The control unit 5920 controls the communication unit 5910 and the database 5930.

62 to 63 are block diagrams of a device according to some embodiments.

The device 6000 shown in Figs. 62 to 63 may correspond to any one of the devices described above with reference to Figs.

62, a device 6000 according to some embodiments may include a user input unit 6010, an output unit 6020, a control unit 6030, and a communication unit 6040. However, not all the components shown in Fig. 62 are essential components of the first device 6000. [ The first device 6000 may be implemented by more components than the components shown in Fig. 62 and the first device 6000 may be implemented by fewer components than those shown in Fig.

62, a first device 6000 according to some embodiments may include a sensing unit 6050, a control unit 6030, and a communication unit 6040 in addition to a user input unit 6010, an output unit 6020, a control unit 6030, and a communication unit 6040. [ ), An A / V input section 6060, and a memory 6070.

The user input unit 6010 means means for the user to input data for controlling the device 6000. [ For example, the user input unit 6010 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (contact type capacitance type, pressure type resistive type, infrared ray detection type, surface ultrasonic wave conduction type, A tension measuring method, a piezo effect method, etc.), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

For example, the user input unit 6010 may receive the user input necessary to set the usage constraint. Further, the user input unit 6010 may receive the user input necessary to determine whether to approve the change request of the use restriction condition.

Also, the user input unit 6010 can receive user information (for example, fingerprint information or ID / password) required for user authentication. Further, the user input unit 6010 may receive a user input for selecting any one of functions capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40. [

The output unit 6020 may output an audio signal, a video signal, or a vibration signal, and the output unit 6020 may include a display unit 6021, an acoustic output unit 6022, and a vibration motor 6023 have.

The display unit 6021 displays and outputs the information processed by the device 6000. [ For example, the display unit 6021 may display a user interface for selecting a virtual image, a user interface for setting an operation of a virtual image, and a user interface for purchasing an item of a virtual image.

If the display unit 6021 and the touch pad have a layer structure and are configured as a touch screen, the display unit 6021 can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The display unit 6021 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three-dimensional display A 3D display, and an electrophoretic display. The device 6000 may include two or more display units 6021 according to the implementation of the device 6000. At this time, the two or more display portions 6021 may be arranged to face each other using a hinge.

The sound output unit 6022 outputs audio data received from the communication unit 6040 or stored in the memory 6070. In addition, the sound output unit 6022 outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, alarm sound) performed in the device 6000. [ The sound output unit 6022 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The vibration motor 6023 can output a vibration signal. For example, the vibration motor 6023 can output a vibration signal corresponding to the output of audio data or video data (e.g., call signal reception tone, message reception tone, etc.). In addition, the vibration motor 6023 may output a vibration signal when a touch is input to the touch screen.

The control unit 6030 typically controls the overall operation of the device 6000. For example, the control unit 6000 includes a user input unit 6010, an output unit 6020, a sensing unit 6050, a communication unit 6040, an A / V input unit 6060 ) Can be generally controlled.

For example, the control unit 6030 can set a use restriction condition for a function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40. [ Here, the use restriction condition is a first condition for restricting the second device 30 to allow the use of the function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40, A second condition for restricting the use of the function capable of controlling the operation of the apparatus 40, a third condition for restricting the user using the function capable of controlling the operation of the controlled device 40, A fourth condition for limiting the type of the function that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 that is allowed to be used by the first device 30 and the second device 30 and a fourth condition for limiting the operation of the controlled device 40 to the second device 30. [ And a fifth condition for limiting the number of times that the use of the available function is permitted.

Here, the first condition may include a predetermined time or a preset predetermined time period from the time when the function information is transmitted to the second device 30.

Also, the second condition is set within a predetermined radius from an area within a predetermined radius from the position of the first device 20 or a position of the second device 30 at the time when the function information is transmitted to the second device 30 As shown in FIG.

In addition, the control unit 6030 can set a use restriction condition for each of the functions that can control the operation of the controlled device 40 according to the user input received through the user input unit 6010, Can be added to the function information.

In addition, the control unit 6030 can determine whether to approve the change request for the use restriction condition according to the user input received through the user input unit 6010. [ Here, the change request means that the second device 30 requests the first device 20 to change the use restriction condition.

Further, the control unit 6030 can identify the use restriction condition included in the function information, and can generate a signal for controlling the controlled device 40. [

The sensing unit 6050 may sense the state of the device 6000 or the state around the device 6000 and may transmit the sensed information to the control unit 6030. [

The sensing unit 6050 includes a magnetic sensor 6051, an acceleration sensor 6052, an on / humidity sensor 6053, an infrared sensor 6054, a gyroscope sensor 6055, (GPS) 6056, an air pressure sensor 6057, a proximity sensor 6058, and an RGB sensor (illuminance sensor) 6059, but is not limited thereto. The function of each sensor can be intuitively deduced from the name by those skilled in the art, so a detailed description will be omitted.

The communication unit 6040 may include one or more components that allow data communication between the device 6000 and another device or device 6000 and the server 5900. [ For example, the communication unit 6040 may include a short-range communication unit 6041, a mobile communication unit 6042, and a broadcast reception unit 6043. [

The short-range wireless communication unit 6041 includes a Bluetooth communication unit, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication unit, a Near Field Communication unit, a WLAN communication unit, a Zigbee communication unit, IrDA, an infrared data association) communication unit, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication unit, an UWB (ultra wideband) communication unit, an Ant + communication unit, and the like.

The mobile communication unit 6042 transmits and receives radio signals to and from at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The broadcast receiving unit 6043 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from outside via a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The device 6000 may not include the broadcast receiver 6043 according to an embodiment.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 6060 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 6061, a microphone 6062, and the like. The camera 6061 can obtain an image frame such as a still image or a moving image through the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The image captured through the image sensor can be processed through the control unit 6030 or a separate image processing unit (not shown).

The image frame processed by the camera 6061 can be stored in the memory 6070 or transmitted to the outside via the communication unit 6040. [ More than two cameras 6061 may be provided according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 6062 receives an external acoustic signal and processes it as electrical voice data. For example, the microphone 6062 may receive acoustic signals from an external device or speaker. The microphone 6062 may use various noise reduction algorithms to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The memory 6070 may store a program for processing and control of the controller 6030 and may store data input to or output from the device 6000. [

The memory 6070 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory) SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory) , An optical disc, and the like.

Programs stored in the memory 6070 can be classified into a plurality of modules according to their functions, for example, a UI module 6071, a touch screen module 6072, a notification module 6073, and the like .

The UI module 6071 can provide a specialized UI, a GUI, and the like that are interlocked with the device 6000 for each application. The touch screen module 6072 senses a touch gesture on the user's touch screen and can transmit information on the touch gesture to the control unit 6030. [ The touch screen module 6072 according to some embodiments may recognize and analyze the touch code. The touch screen module 6072 may be composed of separate hardware including a controller.

Various sensors may be provided in or near the touch screen to sense the touch or near touch of the touch screen. An example of a sensor for sensing the touch of the touch screen is a tactile sensor. A tactile sensor is a sensor that detects the contact of a specific object with a degree or more that a person feels. The tactile sensor can detect various information such as the roughness of the contact surface, the rigidity of the contact object, and the temperature of the contact point.

In addition, a proximity sensor is an example of a sensor for sensing the touch of the touch screen.

The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. Examples of proximity sensors include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. The user's touch gestures can include tap, touch & hold, double tap, drag, panning, flick, drag and drop, swipe, and the like.

The notification module 6073 may generate a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the device 6000. [ Examples of events generated in the device 6000 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, schedule notification, and the like. The notification module 6073 may output a notification signal in the form of a video signal through the display unit 6021 or may output a notification signal in the form of an audio signal through the sound output unit 6022, It is possible to output a notification signal in the form of a vibration signal.

According to the above description, even if the smart key itself is not shared, the smart key can be easily shared through the device. In particular, the smart key can be utilized according to various situations and purposes by sharing the smart key with certain use restriction conditions.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the disclosed methods should be considered from an illustrative point of view, not from a restrictive point of view. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope of equivalents thereof should be construed as being included in the present invention.

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Claims (20)

1. A device for providing information on a smart key for a vehicle,
A communication unit for receiving information on at least one function of the smart key for controlling the vehicle; And
And a control unit for setting a use restriction condition for the at least one function,
Wherein the communication unit provides the external device with information on the at least one function including the use restriction condition. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit
Setting the use restriction condition for each of the at least one function according to a user input received through a user input unit,
And adds the usage constraint to the information about the at least one function. The method according to claim 1,
The communication unit
Wherein the device receives usage history of the at least one function from the external device as the at least one function is attempted in the external device based on the information about the provided at least one function. The method of claim 3,
And an output unit for displaying the usage history on a screen of the device. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the communication unit receives a change request for the set use restriction condition from the external device,
Wherein the control unit determines whether to accept the change request according to a user input received through the user input unit. 6. The method of claim 5,
And a storage unit for storing the changed use restriction condition when the control unit approves the change request. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the use restriction condition includes at least one of a first condition for limiting the use time of the at least one function to the external device, a second condition for limiting the distance at which the at least one function is allowed to the external device, A third condition that restricts a user who uses at least one function, a fourth condition that restricts a type of the function allowed to be used by the external device, and a third condition that restricts the number of times the use of the at least one function is permitted to the external device And a fifth condition for performing the second condition. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the first condition includes a predetermined period of time or a preset predetermined time period from when the information on the function is provided to the external device. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the second condition includes an area within a predetermined radius from a position of the device or an area within a predetermined radius from a position of the external device at a time point when information on the function is provided to the external device. A method for providing information about a smart key for a vehicle,
Receiving information about at least one function that the smart key controls a vehicle;
Setting a usage restriction condition for the at least one function; And
And providing the external device with information about the at least one function including the usage constraint. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the setting step sets the usage constraint for each of the at least one function in accordance with a received user input. 11. The method of claim 10,
Receiving a usage history of the at least one function from the external device as the at least one function is attempted in the external device based on the information about the provided at least one function . 13. The method of claim 12,
And displaying the usage history on a screen of the device. 11. The method of claim 10,
Receiving a change request for the set use restriction condition from the external device; And
Determining whether to accept the change request according to the received user input. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the use restriction condition includes at least one of a first condition for limiting the use time of the at least one function to the external device, a second condition for limiting the distance at which the at least one function is allowed to the external device, A third condition that restricts a user who uses at least one function, a fourth condition that restricts a type of the function allowed to be used by the external device, and a third condition that restricts the number of times the use of the at least one function is permitted to the external device And a fifth condition for performing the second condition. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the first condition includes a predetermined time period or a preset predetermined time period from when the information on the function is provided to the external device. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the second condition includes an area within a predetermined radius from a position of the device or an area within a predetermined radius from a position of the external device at a time point when information on the function is provided to the external device. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method of any one of claims 10 to 17. A device for controlling a vehicle using information on a smart key for a vehicle,
A communication unit for receiving information on at least one function of the smart key for controlling the vehicle; And
And a control unit for identifying a use restriction condition included in information on the received at least one function and controlling an operation of the vehicle according to the use restriction condition identified. A method of controlling a vehicle using information on a smart key for a vehicle,
Receiving information about at least one function that the smart key controls a vehicle;
Identifying a usage constraint included in information about the received at least one function; And
And controlling operation of the vehicle in accordance with the identified usage constraint.

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