KR20170136759A - Home automation system and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a home automation system and a method for controlling the same and, more specifically, to a home automation system in which the internet of things is built. The home automation system comprises a first idle device having a first wireless communications unit, and a second idle device having a second wireless communications unit. When a control signal is sensed in the first idle device, the first idle device performs a first function, and transmits a signal for controlling the second idle device to perform a second function through the first wireless communications unit. The second idle device performs the second function corresponding to the signal received from the first idle device through the second wireless communications unit. The present invention can substitute functions of idle devices positioned at different locations.

Description

[0001] HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a home automation system in which an Internet of Things is constructed and a control method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a home automation system and a control method thereof for transmitting and receiving control signals between idle devices in a home automation system including at least two idle devices having a wireless communication unit .

The Internet of Things (IoT) is an environment in which all objects in daily life are connected by wired / wireless networks, and the Internet provides intelligent technologies and services for communicating information between people, objects, and objects .

According to the Internet of such objects, information can be shared by connecting objects in various fields such as home appliances and electronic devices as well as healthcare, remote meter reading, smart home, and smart car.

The Internet of things is similar to the existing ubiquitous and M2M (Machine to Machine), but the concept of M2M, which is mainly used for communication with communication equipment and people, is extended to the Internet, It is a step that has evolved into a concept that interacts with all information.

These objects are being applied to home automation systems. The home automation system can communicate with objects (e.g., a plurality of digital devices) included in the system and control the objects using the object Internet.

Various attempts have been made for compatibility with various network protocols in a home automation system using the Internet as described above.

In addition, it is common in modern households to have a variety of electronic devices (for example, old fashioned smartphones) that are not mainly used in addition to the smart phones that the user always possesses. On the other hand, electronic devices that are not used primarily by users are able to perform properly, but eventually they are discarded.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems.

The present invention provides a home automation system including a first idle device having a first wireless communication unit and a second idle device having a second wireless communication unit, wherein when a control signal is sensed in the first idle device, 1 idle device performs a first function and transmits a signal for controlling the second idle device to perform a second function through the first wireless communication unit and the second idle device transmits the signal through the second wireless communication unit And a control method of the home automation system that performs the second function corresponding to a signal received from the first idle device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a home automation system in which an Internet of Things is constructed, the system comprising: a first idle device including a first wireless communication unit; And a second idle device having a first wireless communication unit and a second wireless communication unit, wherein when the control signal is sensed in the first idle device, the first idle device performs a first function, The second idle device transmits a signal for controlling the second idle device to perform a second function and the second idle device performs the second function in response to the signal received from the first idle device through the second wireless communication unit A home automation system is provided.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the first idle device may be a first master device, and the second idle device may be a first slave device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the second idle device is switched to an activated state in response to a signal received from the first idle device via the second wireless communication unit in a deactivated state, Function can be performed.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the second idle device performs the third function in response to a signal received from the first idle device through the second wireless communication unit while performing the third function And can perform the second function.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the master device performs the first function, when a signal for controlling the first slave device to perform the second function being performed is sensed, The master device transmits a control signal for controlling the first slave device to perform the first function, and the first slave device transmits the control signal for performing the first function to the first slave device, When the control signal for controlling the first device to perform the first function is received from the master device, the execution of the second function may be interrupted and the first function may be performed.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is further provided a third idle device including a third wireless communication unit, wherein the third idle device may be a second slave device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, while the second slave device performs a fourth function, the master device transmits a control signal for controlling the first slave device to perform the fourth function, The first slave device stops performing the second function and performs the fourth function in response to the received control signal, and the second slave device stops performing the fourth function and performs the second function can do.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the master device transmits a control signal for controlling the first slave device and the second slave device to perform a fifth function, and the first slave device transmits the received control The second slave device may perform the fifth function while stopping the execution of the second function in response to the signal and perform the fifth function.

Further, according to an aspect of the present invention, the first idle device and the second idle device can be connected when a control signal is sensed in the first idle device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the master device may be determined based on at least one of a position of the device, whether or not the user command is received, and whether the input signal is received.

Further, according to an aspect of the present invention, a second function performed by the first slave device may be determined based on the first master device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is further provided a fourth idle device including a fourth wireless communication unit, wherein the fourth idle device may be a second master device.

Further, according to an aspect of the present invention, the second function may be determined based on a master device located at a shorter distance from the position of the first slave device among the first master device and the second master device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, The first slave device may be controlled by the first master device during a first time range and may be controlled by the second master device during a second time range.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the master device can recognize a user activated by at least one of camera detection, fingerprint recognition, password input, and account information recognition.

Further, according to an aspect of the present invention, the first idle device may include a first camera, and the second idle device may include a second camera.

According to an aspect of the present invention, at least one of the first idle device and the second idle device senses a facial expression of a first object included in an angle of view region through a camera, The first idle device captures the first object, and the second idle device outputs the first content when the first idle device corresponds to the set facial expression.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable terminal further including a fifth idle device including a fifth wireless communication unit for transmitting and receiving signals with an external device and a third camera, And outputs a second content and transmits an alarm to the external device when the visual line of the first object corresponds to a predetermined direction.

Also, according to an aspect of the present invention, at least one of the first idle device, the second idle device, and the fifth idle device may photograph a second object included in the field of view area through the camera.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method of a home automation system in which an Internet of Things is constructed, the first idle device performing a first function by sensing a control signal; The first idle device transmitting a signal for controlling the second idle device to perform a second function through the first wireless communication unit; And the second idle device performing the second function in response to a signal received from the first idle device via a second wireless communication unit.

Effects of the mobile terminal and the control method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the home automation system is capable of performing a predetermined function using at least two or more idle devices.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the home automation system is capable of replacing functions performed using at least two or more idle devices. Accordingly, the functions of the idle devices located in different places can be used instead.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the home automation system can control at least two slave devices at a time to perform the functions set by the master device.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view of a glass-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating a home automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment for controlling an idle device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a diagram for describing an embodiment in which the functions of a master device and a slave device are replaced according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a view for explaining an embodiment in which the function between the slave devices is replaced according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which the functions of a slave device are determined based on a master device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a view for explaining an embodiment in which the function of a slave device is determined when there are two master devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a diagram illustrating at least two or more idle devices for sensing information of an object in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a view for explaining at least two idle devices for sensing information of an object according to another embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a diagram illustrating at least two idle devices for outputting cursor content according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a flow diagram illustrating an embodiment for controlling an idle device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment in which the functions of a master device and a slave device are replaced according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment in which a function between slave devices is replaced according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

The home automation system described herein may include at least one mobile terminal that communicates over a wired or wireless network. Accordingly, the mobile terminal included in the home automation system will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1A to 4. FIG.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190 ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (AR), a long term evolution (AR), or the like.

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 wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 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. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch .

The touch sensor uses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, Detection.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

In the following, various embodiments may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a universal mobile terminal 100 in which a synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key, or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily manipulated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is configured to be coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed in the mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of the mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.

As shown, the display unit 251 may be configured to be deformable by an external force. The deformation may be at least one of warping, bending, folding, twisting, and curling of the display portion 251. The deformable display portion 251 may be referred to as a " flexible display portion ". Here, the flexible display unit 251 may include both a general flexible display, e-paper, and combinations thereof. In general, mobile terminal 200 may include features of mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

A typical flexible display refers to a sturdy display that is lightweight and does not break easily, such as paper, formed on a thin, flexible substrate that can flex, bend, fold, twist, or curl like a conventional flat panel display.

In addition, the electronic paper is a display technology to which general ink characteristics are applied, and the point that the reflected light is used is different from the conventional flat panel display. The electronic paper can be changed by using a twist ball or electrophoresis (electrophoresis) using a capsule.

In a state in which the flexible display portion 251 is not deformed (for example, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state), the display area of the flexible display portion 251 is flat. In the first state, the display area may be a curved surface in a state deformed by an external force (for example, a state having a finite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a second state). As shown in the figure, the information displayed in the second state may be time information output on the curved surface. Such visual information is realized by independently controlling the emission of a sub-pixel arranged in a matrix form. The unit pixel means a minimum unit for implementing one color.

The flexible display unit 251 may be placed in a bent state (for example, a vertical state or a left-to-right bent state) instead of a flat state in the first state. In this case, if an external force is applied to the flexible display portion 251, the flexible display portion 251 may be deformed into a flat state (or a less bent state) or a more bent state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 251 may be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen. When a touch is made to the flexible touch screen, the control unit 180 (see FIG. 1A) can perform control corresponding to the touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to sense the touch input in the first state as well as the second state.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may be provided with a deformation detecting means capable of detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 251. The deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detecting unit may be provided in the flexible display unit 251 or the case 201 to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display unit 251 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformed position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformed flexible display unit 251 is restored, In addition, the flexible display unit 251 may be various information that can be detected due to the bending of the flexible display unit 251.

The control unit 180 may change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 or change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251, It is possible to generate a control signal for controlling the function of the controller.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may include a case 201 that accommodates the flexible display unit 251. The case 201 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251.

In addition, a battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 due to an external force, taking into account the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251. In order to implement the battery, a stack and folding method in which battery cells are stacked on top of one another may be applied.

The state change of the flexible display unit 251 is not limited to an external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 251 has the first state, it may be transformed to the second state by a command of the user or the application.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal can be extended to a wearable device that can be worn on the body beyond the dimension that the user mainly grasps and uses. These wearable devices include smart watch, smart glass, and head mounted display (HMD). Hereinafter, examples of a mobile terminal extended to a wearable device will be described.

The wearable device can be made to be able to exchange (or interlock) data with another mobile terminal 100. The short range communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100. If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device 100 via the short- Lt; / RTI > Accordingly, the user can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to perform a telephone conversation via the wearable device or to confirm the received message via the wearable device when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100 .

3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 includes a main body 301 having a display portion 351 and a band 302 connected to the main body 301 and configured to be worn on the wrist. In general, the mobile terminal 300 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The main body 301 includes a case that forms an appearance. As shown, the case may include a first case 301a and a second case 301b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one case may be configured to provide the internal space, so that a mobile terminal 300 of a unibody may be realized.

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 is configured to allow wireless communication, and the main body 301 may be provided with an antenna for the wireless communication. On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case comprising a conductive material may be configured to electrically connect with the antenna to extend the ground or radiating area.

A display unit 351 is disposed on a front surface of the main body 301 to output information, and a touch sensor is provided on the display unit 351 to implement a touch screen. The window 351a of the display unit 351 may be mounted on the first case 301a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 301a.

The main body 301 may include an acoustic output unit 352, a camera 321, a microphone 322, a user input unit 323, and the like. When the display unit 351 is implemented as a touch screen, the display unit 351 may function as a user input unit 323, so that the main body 301 may not have a separate key.

The band 302 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist and can be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 302 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 302 is detachably attached to the main body 301, and can be configured to be replaceable with various types of bands according to the user's preference.

On the other hand, the band 302 can be used to extend the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may include a ground extension (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and extends the ground region.

The band 302 may be provided with a fastener 302a. The fastener 302a may be embodied by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or a velcro (trademark), and may include a stretchable section or material . In this drawing, an example in which the fastener 302a is embodied as a buckle is shown.

4 is a perspective view of a glass-type mobile terminal 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 is configured to be worn on the head of a human body, and a frame unit (case, housing, etc.) for the mobile terminal 400 may be provided. The frame portion may be formed of a flexible material to facilitate wearing. This figure illustrates that the frame portion includes a first frame 401 and a second frame 402 of different materials. In general, the mobile terminal 400 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The frame portion is supported on the head portion, and a space for mounting various components is provided. As shown in the figure, electronic parts such as the control module 480, the sound output module 452, and the like may be mounted on the frame part. Further, a lens 403 covering at least one of the left eye and the right eye may be detachably mounted on the frame portion.

The control module 480 controls various electronic components included in the mobile terminal 400. The control module 480 can be understood as a configuration corresponding to the control unit 180 described above. This figure illustrates that the control module 480 is provided in the frame portion on one side of the head. However, the position of the control module 480 is not limited thereto.

The display unit 451 may be implemented as a head mounted display (HMD). The HMD type refers to a display method that is mounted on a head and displays an image directly in front of the user's eyes. When the user wears the glass-type mobile terminal 400, the display unit 451 may be arranged to correspond to at least one of the left and right eyes so that the user can directly provide an image in front of the user's eyes. In this figure, the display unit 451 is located at a portion corresponding to the right eye so that an image can be output toward the user's right eye.

The display unit 451 can project an image to the user's eyes using a prism. Further, the prism may be formed to be transmissive so that the user can view the projected image and the general view of the front (the range that the user views through the eyes) together.

As described above, the image output through the display unit 451 may be overlapped with the general view. The mobile terminal 400 can provide an Augmented Reality (AR) in which a virtual image is superimposed on a real image or a background and displayed as a single image using the characteristics of the display.

The camera 421 is disposed adjacent to at least one of the left eye and the right eye, and is configured to photograph a forward image. Since the camera 421 is positioned adjacent to the eyes, the camera 421 can acquire a scene viewed by the user as an image.

Although the camera 421 is provided in the control module 480 in this figure, it is not limited thereto. The camera 421 may be installed in the frame portion, or may be provided in a plurality of ways to obtain a stereoscopic image.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 may include user input units 423a and 423b operated to receive control commands. The user input units 423a and 423b can be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner such as a touch or a push. This figure illustrates that the frame unit and the control module 480 are provided with user input units 423a and 423b of a push and touch input method, respectively.

In addition, the glass-type mobile terminal 400 may be provided with a microphone (not shown) for receiving sound and processing the sound as electrical voice data and an acoustic output module 452 for outputting sound. The sound output module 452 may be configured to transmit sound in a general sound output mode or a bone conduction mode. When the sound output module 452 is implemented in a bone conduction manner, when the user wears the mobile terminal 400, the sound output module 452 is brought into close contact with the head and vibrates the skull to transmit sound.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a home automation system configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

5 to 16, embodiments of a home automation system according to the present invention will be described using the mobile terminal described above. That is, the idle device used in the home automation system, which is one embodiment of the present invention, may be implemented as one of the mobile terminals 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 shown in FIGS.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 16. FIG. In the following, in order to describe and understand embodiments of the present invention, reference may be made to the above description with reference to Figs. Hereinafter, the mobile terminal 100 of FIGS. 1A to 1C will mainly be described by way of example.

5 is a diagram illustrating a home automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the home automation system may include at least two or more idle devices. Here, at least two or more idle devices may have respective wireless communication units. Here, the wireless communication unit may be implemented by the wireless communication unit 110 described above with reference to FIG. 1A. Accordingly, at least two or more idle devices can communicate with each other via a wired or wireless network.

5, the home automation system may include first to fourth idle devices 500, 510, 520, and 530. Here, the first to fourth idle devices 500, 510, 520, and 530 may perform the first function. In addition, the first to fourth idle devices 500, 510, 520, and 530 may further include components for performing a first function. For example, when the first function corresponds to the CCTV function, the first to fourth idle devices 500, 510, 520, and 530 may further include a camera. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first to fourth idle devices 500, 510, 520, and 530 may perform CCTV functions through a camera. In addition, the first to fourth idle devices 500, 510, 520, and 530 may perform a CCTV function of photographing a specific object through a camera. An embodiment in which at least two or more idle devices execute one content will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In a state where the first to fourth idle devices 500, 510, 520, and 530 perform the first function, the first idle device 500 may sense the control signal. Here, the control signal may correspond to a control signal for switching the first idle device 500 to the master device 501. The second to fourth idle devices 510, 520, and 530 other than the first idle device 500 may also be switched to the master device 501 when sensing the control signal. In addition, the first idle device 500 can sense the control signal to switch to the master device 501 without performing the function.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the master device 501 may correspond to a device that controls the slave device.

A control signal for switching the first idle device 500 to the master device 501 will be described as an example. The user can mount the first idle device 500 on the predetermined cradle 540. Accordingly, the first idle device 500 can be switched to the master device 501 at the moment when the first idle device 500 is placed on the predetermined cradle 540.

As another example, the user may select an icon for switching the first idle device 500 from the first idle device 500 to the master device 501. [ Accordingly, the first idle device 500 can be switched to the master device 500 according to a signal for selecting an icon.

Also, in one embodiment of the present invention, assuming that at least two or more idle devices of the home automation system are always connected to each other, a control signal for switching from the first idle device 500 to the master device 501 is sensed At least two or more idle devices may be connected.

Referring to the right drawing of FIG. 5, the first idle device 500 may operate as a master device 501 via a control signal. In one embodiment of the present invention, as the first idle device 500 is switched to the master device 501, the remaining second to fourth idle devices 510, 520, and 530 are connected to the first to third slave devices 511, 521, 531). Here, the slave device may correspond to a device under the control of the master device.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the master device 501 may correspond to a device that controls the slave device. That is, in the state where the first to third slave devices 511, 521, and 531 are performing the first function, the master device 501 sends the first to third slave devices 511, 521, 2 function to perform the function. For example, the first to third slave devices 511, 521, and 531 may receive a control signal for performing a speaker function from the master device 501 while performing a CCTV function. Accordingly, the first to third slave devices 511, 521, and 531 can stop the CCTV function and perform the speaker function. Also, the master device 501 can control at least one slave device among the first to third slave devices 511, 521, and 531.

Also, although not shown in the figure, the first to third slave devices 511, 521, and 531 may receive a control signal for controlling the master device 501 to perform a second function in a disabled state. The first to third slave devices 511, 521 and 531 can perform the second function by switching to the activated state upon receiving the control signal from the master device 501.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which various functions are controlled between the master device and the slave device will be described with reference to Figs. 6 to 10, and Figs. 11 and 12 illustrate an embodiment in which the first to fourth idle devices perform the functions set respectively .

More specifically, an embodiment in which various functions are controlled between one master device and three slave devices will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG. 9 and 10, an embodiment for controlling various functions between two master devices and three slave devices will be described. It goes without saying that the home automation system may include a plurality of master devices and a plurality of slave devices.

6 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment for controlling an idle device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 6, a description overlapping with FIG. 5 will be omitted.

6, the home automation system may include a master device 600 and first to third slave devices 610, 620, and 630. In an embodiment of the present invention, the master device 600 performs a first function and the first through third slave devices 610, 620, and 630 perform a second function to a fourth function, respectively. 6, the master device 600 may perform a speaker function, the first slave device 610 may perform an alarm function, and the second slave device 620 may be a speaker And the third slave device 630 can perform the CCTV function.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the master device 600 may sense signals that control the first to third slave devices 610, 620, and 630 at a time. The master device 600 may transmit a signal for controlling the first to third slave devices 610, 620 and 630 to perform a specific function by sensing a signal for performing a specific function. For example, the user may select the 'play home music' icon 640 on the master device 600. At this time, the user can select the icon 640 output on the display unit included in the master device 600. [ In addition, the user may input a signal for selecting the icon 640 through another input unit provided in the master device 600.

The master device 600 may transmit a signal for controlling the first to third slave devices 610, 620 and 630 to perform the music playback function in response to the user's selection.

6, when the first slave device 610 receives a signal for performing a music playback function from the master device 600, the first slave device 610 stops performing the notification function that is being executed, Can be performed. In addition, the second slave device 620 receives a signal for controlling the master device 600 to perform a music playback function, thereby stopping the execution of the speaker function and performing the music playback function. In addition, the third slave device 630 may stop the execution of the CCTV function and perform the music playback function upon receiving the signal for controlling the music player to perform the music playback function from the master device 600. [

Accordingly, the user can control at least two or more slave devices at a time using the master device 600.

7 is a diagram for describing an embodiment in which the functions of a master device and a slave device are replaced according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 7, a description overlapping with FIGS. 5 and 6 will be omitted.

7, the home automation system may include a master device 700 and first to third slave devices 710, 720 and 730. In one embodiment of the present invention, the master device 700 performs a first function, and the first through third slave devices 710, 720, and 730 perform a second function to a fourth function, respectively. 7, the master device 700 can perform an air quality measurement function, the first slave device 710 can perform an alarm function, and the second slave device 720 can perform an alarm function Speaker function, and the third slave device 730 can perform the CCTV function.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in a state in which the master device 700 performs the first function, the second slave device 720 may sense a signal that controls to perform the third function being performed. For example, in the state where the master device 700 is performing the air quality measurement function, the user can select the 'speaker' icon 740 on the master device 700. As the master device 700 senses the control signal, the master device 700 can stop performing the first function and perform the third function. For example, the master device 700 can stop performing the air quality measurement function in response to the user's selection, and perform the speaker function.

7, when the master device 700 senses a signal that controls the second slave device 720 to perform a third function that is being executed, the master device 700 transmits the control signal to the second slave device 720 to perform a first function. For example, when the master device 700 senses a signal for performing a speaker function, the master device 700 transmits a control signal for controlling the second slave device 720 to perform the air quality measurement function being executed by the master device 700 Lt; / RTI >

In one embodiment of the present invention, the second slave device 720 can stop the execution of the third function being executed and perform the first function as it receives the control signal from the master device 700. [ For example, the second slave device 720 may stop performing the speaker function and perform the air quality measurement function.

Accordingly, when the master device is controlled to perform a specific function performed by the specific slave device, the home automation system of the present invention can automatically control the slave device to perform the function being performed by the master device. Thus, the home automation system can be automatically controlled such that all idle devices perform different functions.

8 is a view for explaining an embodiment in which the function between the slave devices is replaced according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 8, the description overlapping with FIGS. 5 to 7 will be omitted.

8, the home automation system may include a master device 800 and first to third slave devices 810, 820 and 830. [ In one embodiment of the present invention, the first to third slave devices 810, 820, and 830 may perform the first to third functions, respectively. 8, the master device 800 may be in a state where it does not perform any function, the first slave device 810 may perform an alarm function, and the second slave device 820 May perform a speaker function, and the third slave device 830 may perform a CCTV function. 8, a signal for controlling the slave device is transmitted in a state in which the master device 800 does not perform any function. However, in the state in which the master device 800 performs a specific function, It is of course possible to transmit a signal for controlling.

In one embodiment of the present invention, while the second slave device 820 performs the second function, the master device 800 transmits a control signal for controlling the first slave device 810 to perform the second function . For example, while the second slave device 820 performs a speaker function, the master device 800 may transmit a control signal to the first slave device 810 to control the speaker function.

The first slave device 810 may stop the execution of the first function in response to the control signal received from the master device 800 and may perform the second function. For example, the first slave device 810 may stop performing the alarm function in response to the control signal received from the master device 800 and may perform the speaker function.

8, when the first slave device 810 stops performing the first function according to the control signal and performs the second function, the second slave device 820 transmits the second function The execution can be stopped, and the first function can be performed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the second slave device 820 not only can receive signals from the master device 800 that control the second function to be performed and perform the first function, And may receive a control signal from the device 810 to stop performing the second function and to control it to perform the first function. That is, in the home automation system, the master device 800, the first slave device 810, and the second slave device 820 are connected to each other. Therefore, the second slave device 820 is connected to the first slave device 810, The execution of the first function being performed by the master device 800 or the first slave device 810 is interrupted and the control signal is received from the master device 800 or the first slave device 810 to stop the execution of the second function and perform the first function. For example, the second slave device 820 may stop performing the speaker function and perform an alarm function.

Accordingly, the user can control the first slave device performing the first function using the master device to perform the second function being performed by the second slave device. At this time, the home automation system automatically controls the second slave device to perform the first function, so that all the idle devices in the system can be controlled to perform the respective non-overlapping functions.

In one embodiment of the invention, the home automation system may comprise a master device and at least one slave device.

Here, the master device can be determined based on at least one of the position of the device, whether or not the user command is received, and whether or not the input signal is received. Here, the position of the device can be determined based on the position of the predetermined cradle. For example, a home automation system can determine a master device as a device that is placed on a cradle in a living room. In addition, whether or not the user command is received may be determined according to a setting of using the device as a master device on a device used by a user. Whether or not the input signal is received can be determined according to an external connection signal (for example, connection of a charging cable) to the master device.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a home automation system having a master device. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a home automation system having two master devices.

9 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which the functions of a slave device are determined based on a master device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 9, the description overlapping with FIGS. 5 to 8 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 9, the home automation system may include first to third slave devices 910, 920, 930. Here, the first to third slave devices 910, 920 and 930 can perform the first function. For example, the first function may correspond to the CCTV function. In the home automation system, the first to third slave devices 910, 920, and 930 can continue to perform the first function until a control signal is received by the master device.

In a state in which the first to third slave devices 910, 920 and 930 are performing the first function, the home automation system can sense the connection of the master device 940. Here, the connection of the master device 940 may be that at least a part of the idle devices existing in the home automation system are switched to the master device 940 or the device used by the user is switched to the master device 940 Lt; / RTI > At this time, the first to third slave devices 910, 920 and 930 can detect the connection of the master device 940.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the functions of the first to third slave devices 910, 920, 930 may be determined based on the master device 940.

More specifically, in the home automation system, when the first master device 950 is detected, the first to third slave devices 910, 920, and 930 perform functions based on the first master device 950 can do. Here, the first master device 950 can recognize a user to activate by at least one of camera detection, fingerprint recognition, password input, and account information recognition. For example, the user can input a password on the first master device 950 and recognize the user as the user of the first master device 950.

For example, when the first master device 950 recognizes that the user activating the first master device 950 through the above-described method is a 'mother', the first master device 950 transmits the first 3 slave devices 910, 920, and 930 to perform functions suitable for 'mother'. For example, the first slave device 910 may be located in the bedroom, the second slave device 920 may be located in the living room, and the third slave device 930 may be located in the kitchen.

At this time, the first master device 950 can transmit a control signal for controlling the first slave device 910 to output the newspaper content, and can transmit a control signal for controlling the second slave device 920 to reproduce the music content And send a control signal for controlling the third slave device 930 to output the cooking content.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first slave device 910 may stop performing the CCTV function according to the control signal, and may output the newspaper content. Also, the second slave device 920 can stop the CCTV function and reproduce the music content according to the control signal. In addition, the third slave device 930 may stop the CCTV function and output the cooking content according to the control signal.

In one embodiment of the present invention, in a home automation system, when a second master device 960 is detected, the first to third slave devices 910, 920, 930 are based on the second master device 960 Function can be performed. For example, the user can identify himself / herself as a user of the second master device 960 through fingerprint recognition on the second master device 960.

As another example, when the second master device 960 recognizes the user activating the second master device 960 through the above-described method as a 'father', the second master device 960 transmits 1 to the third slave devices 910, 920, and 930 to perform a function suitable for 'Daddy'. For example, the second master device 960 may send a control signal to the first slave device 910 to control the playback of the video content, and may cause the second slave device 920 to play the TV content And can transmit a control signal for controlling the third slave device 930 to reproduce music contents.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first slave device 910 may stop performing the CCTV function and play back the video content according to the control signal. Also, the second slave device 920 can stop the CCTV function and reproduce the TV content according to the control signal. In addition, the third slave device 930 may stop performing the CCTV function according to the control signal and reproduce music contents.

That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the slave device can interrupt the function being performed based on the detected master device and perform a new function. Accordingly, the user using the home automation system can automatically control the idle devices existing in the house to perform predetermined functions by placing his or her device on the predetermined cradle. In particular, the user can control his / her device to perform different appropriate functions for at least two or more idle devices existing at different positions by placing the device on a predetermined cradle.

10 is a view for explaining an embodiment in which the function of a slave device is determined when there are two master devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 10, the description overlapping with FIGS. 5 to 9 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 10, the home automation system may include first to third slave devices 1010, 1020, and 1030. Here, the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020, and 1030 may perform the first function. For example, the first function may correspond to the CCTV function. The first to third slave devices 1010, 1020 and 1030 of the home automation system can continue to perform the first function until a control signal is received by the master device.

In a state where the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020 and 1030 are performing the first function, the home automation system can detect the connection of the master devices 1040 and 1050. In a state where the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020 and 1030 are performing a function determined on the basis of the first master device 1040, the home automation system performs the connection of the second master device 1050 Of course.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the functions of the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020, 1030 can be determined based on the master devices 1040, 1050. Also, the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020, and 1030 can be controlled to perform different functions based on the master devices 1040 and 1050. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the functions performed by the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020, 1030 are determined based on which master device 1040, 1050 of the first master device 1040 and the second master device 1050 As an example.

9, the user of the first master device 1040 may be a 'mother', and the user of the second master device 1050 may be a 'father'. Accordingly, when the first slave device 1010 receives control under the control of the first master device 1040, the first slave device 1010 can output newspaper content, and when receiving control of the second master device 1050, have. When the second slave device 1020 is under the control of the first master device 1040, the second slave device 1020 can reproduce the music content, and when receiving the control of the second master device 1050, the second slave device 1020 can output the TV content . Also, the third slave device 1030 can output cooking content when it is under the control of the first master device 1040, and can reproduce music content when it is under the control of the second master device 1050.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020 and 1030 perform the functions to be performed at a shorter distance from the positions of the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020 and 1030, respectively Can be determined based on the located master devices 1040 and 1050.

For example, the first slave device 1010 may be located in the bedroom, the second slave device 1020 may be located in the living room, and the third slave device 1030 may be located in the kitchen. When the first master device 1040 is located between the living room and the kitchen and the second master device 1050 is located in the bedroom, the first slave device 1010 can be controlled by the second master device 1050 And the second and third slave devices 1020 and 1030 can be controlled by the first master device 1040.

That is, when both the first master device 1040 and the second master device 1050 are detected in the home automation system, the first slave device 1010 transmits the video content 1040, under the control of the second master device 1050, The second slave device 1020 can reproduce music contents under the control of the first master device 1050 and the third slave device 1030 can reproduce music contents under the control of the first master device 1050 The cooking contents can be outputted.

Also, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020 and 1030 can determine the function to perform based on time. More specifically, the first slave device 1010 may be controlled by the first master device 1040 during the first time range and may be controlled by the second master device 1050 during the second time range. Here, the first time range and the second time range may be set by the user using the master device 1040, 1050.

For example, the first time range may be set from 9 am to 5 pm based on the first master device 1040, and the second time range may be set from 5 am to 5 pm based on the second master device 1050, To 11 pm. Accordingly, the first to third slave devices 1010, 1020, and 1030 are controlled by the first master device 1040 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 1050 < / RTI >

In other words, in an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of users using a home automation system can be installed in a predetermined place by placing a master device in a predetermined cradle, At least two or more of the idle devices located in the first area may use different functions.

11 and 12 illustrate embodiments in which the first to fourth idle devices sense the information of the first object and execute various contents based on the sensed information. More specifically, FIG. 11 illustrates a home automation system that detects contents of a baby by sensing a facial expression and a gaze of a baby, and FIG. 12 illustrates a home automation system that can be used in a cooking situation in a kitchen.

11 is a diagram illustrating at least two or more idle devices for sensing information of an object in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 11, the description overlapping with FIGS. 5 to 10 will be omitted.

11, the home automation system may include first to fourth idle devices 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1140. Here, the first to fourth idle devices 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1140 may include first to fourth cameras, respectively.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first to fourth idle devices 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1140 may sense information about the first object 1150. For example, the first object 1150 can be a baby, and the first to fourth idle devices 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1140 can sense information (e.g., facial expression and gaze information) can do.

Hereinafter, functions performed by the first to fourth idle devices 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1140 are described as an example, and include an embodiment for sensing information about one object and outputting various contents . It is needless to say that the functions performed by the first to fourth idle devices 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1140 are not limited to those of the first to fourth idle devices 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1140,

11A to 11D illustrate first to fourth idle operations 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1130 that collect information on the first object 1150 and perform various functions, 1140).

11 (a), the first idle device 1110 can sense the facial expressions 1111 and 1112 of the first object 1150 through the camera. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first idle device 1110 may display the first object 1150 when the facial expressions 1111 and 1112 of the first object 1150 sensed through the camera correspond to the predetermined facial expression You can capture. Here, the predetermined expression can be set from the user via the first idle device 1110. [

For example, the first idle device 1110 may capture the first object 1150 if the facial expression 1111 of the first object 1150 sensed through the camera is a crying face. In addition, the first idle device 1110 can capture the first object 1150 when the facial expression 1112 of the first object 1150 sensed through the camera is a smiling face.

Accordingly, in the home automation system, at least two or more idle devices having a camera in the house can shoot an object based on a change in the facial expression of the object.

Referring to FIG. 11 (b), the second idle device 1120 can sense the facial expression of the first object 1150 through the camera. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second idle device 1120 is configured to display on the display portion of the second idle device 1120, when the facial expression of the first object 1150 sensed through the camera corresponds to the predetermined facial expression It is possible to output the moving picture contents 1121. For example, the second idle device 1120 may output 'Pororo video' when the 'baby' senses 'crying face' through the camera.

Accordingly, in the home automation system, at least two or more idle devices existing in the house can output appropriate contents based on the expression of the baby, thereby dispersing the gaze of the baby.

Referring to FIG. 11 (c), the third idle device 1130 can detect the sight line 1131 of the first object 1150 through the camera. In an embodiment of the present invention, when the third idle device 1130 detects a predetermined line of sight 1131 of the first object 1150 via the camera, Outputs the content 1121, and transmits an alarm to the external device 1132. [

For example, the predetermined line of sight 1131 may be a line of sight without looking at the second idle device 1121. For example, the third idle device 1130 may sense through the camera the sight 1131 that the first object 1150 is looking for a 'mom.' As the third idle device 1130 detects the sight line 1131, the third idle device 1130 can output 'Pororo video' and can transmit an alarm to the 'mother' terminal.

Accordingly, in the home automation system, at least two or more idle devices can perform various different functions by sensing information about one object. In particular, in a situation where the mother is absent and the baby is alone at home, at least two or more idle devices existing in the house detect the expression of the baby and output various contents, and when the child searches for the mother, .

Referring to FIG. 11 (d), the fourth idle device 1140 can sense the facial expression 1141 of the first object 1150 through the camera. In an embodiment of the present invention, when the fourth idle device 1140 senses a pre-determined facial expression 1112 of the first object 1150 via the camera, the fourth idle device 1140 transmits the second The object 1141 can be captured. Here, the second object 1141 may correspond to an object within a predetermined range from the first object 1150. For example, if the first object 1150 is a baby, the second object 1141 may correspond to another person around the baby.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, when the fourth idle device 1140 senses a predetermined facial expression 1112 of the first object 1150 through the camera, the fourth idle device 1140 transmits the second object The second object 1141 can be captured when the first object 1141 senses the same expression as the expression 1112 of the first object 1150. [ For example, the fourth idle device 1140 can detect a smiling face of the baby and capture another person when the other person around the baby laughs together.

Accordingly, in the home automation system, the user can directly shoot the baby using the terminal, or idle devices can detect it and shoot automatically without having to photograph a smiling person when the baby laughs.

12 is a view for explaining at least two idle devices for sensing information of an object according to another embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the description overlapping with FIGS. 5 to 11 will be omitted.

12, the home automation system may include first to fourth idle devices 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240. Here, the first to fourth idle devices 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240 may include various sensors for sensing the information of the first object. For example, when the first object is an object for outputting sounds, at least one of the first to fourth idle devices 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240 may have a microphone. Also, when the first object is an object for outputting a column, at least one of the first to fourth idle devices 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240 may have a temperature sensor.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first to fourth idle devices 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240 may sense information about the first object. For example, the first object may be a pan in which water is boiling. Accordingly, the first to fourth idle devices 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240 can perform various functions by sensing various information output from the boiling pot.

12A to 12D illustrate first to fourth idle devices 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240 that collect information on a first object and perform various functions, Fig. Hereinafter, a pot in which water is boiled by the first object will be described as an example.

Referring to FIG. 12A, the first idle device 1210 may output the content 1211 according to a user's signal. Here, the content 1211 may correspond to the content considering the position where the first idle device 1210 is currently mounted. For example, if the first idle device 1210 is stationed in the kitchen, the content 1211 may correspond to the recipe content.

Referring to FIG. 12 (b), the second idle device 1220 can detect the time when the gas stove is turned on. Here, the second idle device 1220 senses a gesture operation that the user turns on the gas stove power through the camera or detects a sound that the user turns on the gas stove power via the microphone, Time can be detected.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the second idle device 1220 can output an alarm at a predetermined time after detecting the time when the gas stove is turned on. Here, the alarm may be sounded through the speaker of the second idle device 1220. For example, if the preset time is five minutes, the second idle device 1220 can output an alarm every five minutes after the user turns on the gas stove.

Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the second idle device 1220 can output an alarm when a predetermined time elapses from the time when the gas stove is turned on after detecting the time when the gas stove is turned on. For example, if the predetermined time is 10 minutes, the second idle device 1220 may output an alarm 10 minutes after the user turned on the gas stove.

Accordingly, in a home automation system, after a user who cooks in a kitchen turns on a gas stove to boil water in a pot, and after a certain period of time without putting a pot on a gas stove or after raising a pot, the idle device outputs an alarm To indicate that the gas stove is on.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 12, the third idle device 1230 may detect a boiling state of water. Here, the third idle device 1230 can sense the water boiling sound through the microphone or the water vapor generated when the water boils through the sensor. The third idle device 1230 may output an alarm when it detects a boiling water situation. Here, the alarm may be sounded through the speaker of the second idle device 1220.

Accordingly, in a home automation system, even if a user who is cooking in a kitchen can not detect the boiling water in the pot, the idle device can output an alarm to notify the user that the water is boiling.

Referring to FIG. 12 (d), the fourth idle device 1240 may detect smoke. Here, the smoke may be a substance containing liquid particles in which condensation of volatile substances or water vapor, etc., burned by the smoke of the carbon component or the thermal decomposition of the combustion substance. In an embodiment of the present invention, the fourth idle device 1240 may output an alarm when detecting smoke. Here, the alarm may be sounded through the speaker of the second idle device 1220.

Accordingly, in the home automation system, when smoke is generated in a kitchen where a fire is prone to occur, the idle device outputs an alarm to inform the user that smoke is occurring.

Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the second to fourth idle devices 1220, 1230, and 1240 in Figs. 12B to 12D may generate an alarm to the external device 1250 based on the sensed information Lt; / RTI > For example, the idle device can transmit an alarm to the external device 1250 when it detects that a certain period of time has elapsed while the gas stove is on, when it detects the boiling of water, or when it detects the occurrence of smoke . Here, the alarm may correspond to a signal for controlling output of a message from the external device 1250 or a signal for controlling the output of sound from the external device 1250.

Accordingly, at least two or more idle devices in the home automation system can perform various functions through information sensed in one object. In particular, it can prevent a variety of risks that may arise in areas where kitchen users do not think about them.

13 is a diagram illustrating at least two idle devices for outputting cursor content according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 13, the description overlapping with FIGS. 5 to 12 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 13, the home automation system may include first to fifth idle devices 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, 1350. Here, the first to fifth idle devices 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, 1350 can execute the first content. Here, the first content may correspond to the music content.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the first to fifth idle devices 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, 1350 can reproduce music contents including sound of at least two instruments. For example, when the music content to be reproduced is a symphony, the first to fifth idle devices 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, and 1350 may output the performance of different musical instruments played in the symphony. For example, the music content being played may correspond to a symphony played on a piano, violin, cello, viola, and contrabass. In this case, the first idle device 1310 can output only the sound played by the piano, the second idle device 1320 can output only the sound played by the violin, and the third idle device 1330 can output only the sound played by the piano, The fourth idle device 1340 can output only the sound played by the viola, and the fifth idle device 1350 can output only the sound played by the contrabass.

That is, the first to fifth idle devices 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, and 1350 may output only one sound of different musical instruments outputting different sound ranges.

Accordingly, in a home automation system, a user can feel the effect of listening to a symphony in a concert hall by listening to a sound of a different band through an idle device located in a different place, at music contents output from at least two or more idle devices have.

14 through 16 are flowcharts illustrating an embodiment for controlling an idle device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a flow diagram illustrating an embodiment for controlling an idle device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14, the home automation system may include a first idle device and a second idle device. Here, at least two or more idle devices may have respective wireless communication units. Here, the wireless communication unit may be implemented by the wireless communication unit 110 described above with reference to FIG. 1A. Accordingly, at least two or more idle devices can communicate with each other via a wired or wireless network.

In step S1410, the first idle device may perform the first function. Here, the first idle device may further include a component for performing the first function. For example, when the first function corresponds to the CCTV function, the first idle device may include the camera 121 described in FIG. 1A.

In step S1420, the first idle device may perform the first function and sense the control signal. Also, although not shown in the figure, the first idle device can sense the control signal in a deactivated state (e.g., a state in which it is not performing the first function). Here, the control signal may correspond to a control signal for switching the first idle device to the master device. Further, the master device can be determined based on at least one of the position of the device, whether or not the user command is received, and whether or not the input signal is received.

For example, the first idle device may be dialed into the master device at the moment it is placed on a predefined cradle. Also, the first idle device and the second idle device may be connected through a wired or wireless network as soon as the first idle device senses the control signal. On the other hand, depending on the configuration of the system, the first idle device and the second idle device may always be connected through a wired or wireless network.

In one embodiment of the present invention, as the first idle device is switched to the master device, the second idle device may be switched to a slave device. Also, the first idle device may send a first trigger signal to the second idle device. Here, the first trigger signal may correspond to a control signal for controlling the slave device. For example, the control signal may correspond to a control signal that controls to perform a speaker function.

In step S1430, the second idle device may receive the first trigger signal from the first idle device. For example, the second idle device may receive a signal from the first idle device to control to perform the speaker function.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the second idle device may perform a second function as it receives the first trigger signal. For example, the second idle device may perform the speaker function as it receives the first trigger signal. Also, although not shown in the drawing, the second idle device can perform the second function in response to receiving the first trigger signal in the inactive state, while the second idle device is in the state of performing another function (e.g., the third function) And may perform a second function upon receiving the first trigger signal.

15 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment in which the functions of a master device and a slave device are replaced according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 15, the description overlapping with FIG. 14 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 15, the home automation system may include a master device and a first slave device. The master device and the first slave device can be determined by the method of Fig. 14 described above.

In step S1510, the master device may perform the first function.

In step S1520, the first slave device may perform the second function. Here, the second function can correspond to the function different from the first function.

In step S1530, the master device may receive a signal for controlling the first slave device to perform the second function. Here, the master device may receive a signal for controlling the user to perform the second function. For example, the user can select the second function icon output on the display unit of the master device to instruct the master device to perform the second function.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the master device can interrupt the execution of the first function and perform the second function upon receiving the control signal for controlling the second function.

In step S1540, if the master device performs the second function, it may transmit the first control signal to the first slave device. Here, the first control signal may correspond to a control signal that controls the first slave device to perform the first function.

In step S1550, as the first slave device receives the control signal for controlling to perform the first function, the first slave device can stop performing the second function and perform the first function.

Accordingly, in the home automation system, when a signal for controlling the master device to perform the second function is input in a state in which the master device performs the first function and the first slave device performs the second function, May be controlled so that the first slave device replaces the first function.

16 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment in which a function between slave devices is replaced according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of Fig. 16, the description overlapping with Figs. 14 and 15 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 16, the home automation system may include a master device, a first slave device, and a second slave device. Here, the master device, the first slave device, and the second slave device can be determined by the method of Fig. 14 described above. Further, the first slave device and the second slave device can be determined by various methods. For example, the slave device located close to the position of the master device may be the first slave device. Further, the first slave device and the second slave device may be arbitrarily determined.

In step S1610, the first slave device can perform the first function.

In step S1620, the second slave device may perform the second function. Here, the second function may correspond to a function different from the first function.

In step S1630, in a state in which the first slave device performs the first function and the second slave device performs the second function, the master device can transmit the first control signal to the first slave device. Here, the first control signal may correspond to a signal for controlling to perform the second function. That is, the master device may transmit a signal for controlling the first slave device to perform the second function being performed by the second slave device.

In step S1640, when the first slave device receives the control signal from the master device, the first slave device can stop performing the first function and perform the second function.

In step S1650, if the first slave device performs the second function, the second slave device can stop performing the second function and perform the first function. Here, the second slave device can be controlled to perform the first function through the control of the master device, but can also be controlled to perform the first function through the control of the first slave device.

Accordingly, in the home automation system, since the master device, the first slave device, and the second slave device are all connected through the wired / wireless network, the master device transmits a control signal for controlling the first slave device to perform the second function The second slave device can stop the execution of the second function and perform the first function.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

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In a home automation system in which the Internet of Things is built,
A first idle device having a first wireless communication unit; And
And a second idle device having a second wireless communication unit,
Wherein when the control signal is sensed in the first idle device, the first idle device performs a first function and transmits a signal for controlling the second idle device to perform a second function through the first wireless communication unit and,
Wherein the second idle device performs the second function in response to a signal received from the first idle device via the second wireless communication unit. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first idle device is a first master device and the second idle device is a first slave device. 3. The method of claim 2,
When the master device senses a signal for controlling the first slave device to perform the second function while the first device performs the first function, the master device stops performing the first function Performing the second function,
The master device transmits a control signal for controlling the first slave device to perform the first function,
Wherein the first slave device stops performing the second function and performs the first function when receiving a control signal for controlling the master device to perform the first function. 3. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a third idle device including a third wireless communication portion, wherein the third idle device is a second slave device. 5. The method of claim 4,
The master device transmits a control signal for controlling the first slave device to perform the fourth function while the second slave device performs a fourth function,
Wherein the first slave device stops execution of the second function in response to the received control signal and performs the fourth function,
And the second slave device stops performing the fourth function and performs the second function. 5. The method of claim 4,
The master device transmits a control signal for controlling the first slave device and the second slave device to perform a fifth function,
Wherein the first slave device stops performing the second function in response to the received control signal and performs the fifth function,
And the second slave device performs the fifth function. 3. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a fourth idle device including a fourth wireless communication unit, wherein the fourth idle device is a second master device,
Wherein the second function performed by the first slave device is determined based on the first master device. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the second function is one of the first master device and the second master device
Wherein the master device is determined based on a master device located at a shorter distance from a position of the first slave device. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the first slave device is controlled by the first master device during a first time range and is controlled by the second master device during a second time range. A method of controlling a home automation system in which an Internet of Things is built,
The first idle device performing a first function as it senses a control signal;
The first idle device transmitting a signal for controlling the second idle device to perform a second function through the first wireless communication unit; And
And the second idle device performing the second function in response to a signal received from the first idle device via a second wireless communication unit.

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