TWI383700B - Hybrid communication system and method for wireless data communication - Google Patents
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本發明係一能夠根據無線通訊裝置及網際網路接取設備是否相對地位於一預定鄰近範圍之內部或外部而定,透過網際網路,經一如電腦之網際網路接取設備,或另藉一相容之空中網路,而用以建立無線通訊之系統及方法。該系統包括自動切換功能,以至少部分地根據各預定參數,決定與該無線通訊裝置進行通訊的路由,這些參數可包括預定的鄰近範圍,及一與至少該無線通訊裝置相關之獨特識別碼的辨識結果。The present invention can be based on whether the wireless communication device and the Internet access device are relatively located inside or outside a predetermined proximity range, through the Internet, via a network such as a computer, or another device. A system and method for establishing wireless communications over a compatible air network. The system includes an automatic switching function to determine a route for communication with the wireless communication device based at least in part on each predetermined parameter, the parameters including a predetermined proximity range, and a unique identification code associated with at least the wireless communication device Identify the results.
在目前,既已認知到無線通訊產業正享巨幅成長期。雖用戶數量相較於可用的最大容量仍相對屬低,然電信業者現提供具優異涵蓋區域之網路、低價格及日增的各種額外服務。按此,現有一傳統無線通訊容量之既知限制。從而,即使是近來的無線通訊技術演進,亦尚存在有更多商機以對用戶提供更為改良的無線通訊標準。At present, it has been recognized that the wireless communication industry is enjoying a huge growth period. Although the number of users is relatively low compared to the maximum available capacity, the telecommunications industry now offers a variety of additional services with excellent coverage of the network, low prices and increasing demand. According to this, there is a known limitation of the conventional wireless communication capacity. Thus, even with the recent evolution of wireless communication technologies, there are still more opportunities to provide users with more improved wireless communication standards.
此外,既已認知到日增的區域或整體電腦化網路的普遍度,個人現更仰賴於通訊及資訊收集的替代方式。然這些通訊技術各者雖屬有用,但仍概維持在互為獨立,會要求使用者運用特定的可用技術媒體。此外,由於各技術概維持為互相獨立,該等並無法充分發揮因技術進步而可運用的整合機會。例如,一種日益普遍運用的無線通訊媒體為「藍芽」技術。這種技術可供短近範圍,於各裝置間進 行無線通訊,藉此提供更佳的靈活度,且消除許多或會限制擴張性的纜線限制/要求。然而,雖有這種無線通訊協定的有利性質,運用該技術現仍受限於傳統通訊鏈路、取代傳統的連接解決方案。按此,該技術無法透過此技術之擴張而真正地開發出可用的跨集機會。In addition, as individuals have become aware of the increasing prevalence of regional or overall computerized networks, individuals are now relying on alternatives to communication and information gathering. While these communication technologies are useful, they remain independent and require users to use specific available technology media. In addition, since each technology is maintained to be independent of each other, these opportunities cannot be fully utilized due to technological advancement. For example, an increasingly popular wireless communication medium is "Bluetooth" technology. This technology can be used in a short range and between devices. Wireless communication provides greater flexibility and eliminates many cable restrictions/requirements that may limit expansion. However, despite the advantageous nature of such wireless communication protocols, the use of this technology is still limited by traditional communication links, replacing traditional connection solutions. According to this, the technology cannot really develop the available cross-set opportunities through the expansion of this technology.
從而,業界確有一對於系統及方法之實質需要,可供整合或跨集各式概略相關技術,藉此大幅地增加所供之通訊服務的靈活度及生產力。詳細地說,即按本發明內容所言而未如業界所解述,這種改良技術可包含混合式通訊系統,可組合於藍芽或類似用於短近範圍傳訊技術,利用標準彈性傳呼協定而運作。這種改良混合式通訊系統應具備利用例如網際網路接取設備,像是個人電腦(PC),以當兩個併入該藍芽或等同技術之收發器位於預定鄰近範圍內時,能夠自動地切換至與該無線通訊裝置進行傳訊通訊的能力。或另者,這種即如本發明所提供之改良系統可在當離出該預定鄰近範圍時能夠自動地切換至與該無線通訊裝置進行空中網路傳訊,這表示對於電信業者及使用者大幅節省成本。特別是電信業者可藉釋放有限頻寬以節省資金,並藉此具有簽訂更多使用者的容量,而同時不必更新目前的基礎設備硬體。另一方面,使用者亦可節省金錢,這是因為當該等在前述預定鄰近範圍內時,能夠以不超過彼等目前網路連線的成本,再加上目前單向傳訊服務,依無線方式送出及接收大型的訊息及電子郵件。As a result, the industry does have a substantial need for systems and methods to integrate or span a wide range of rough related technologies, thereby substantially increasing the flexibility and productivity of the communication services provided. In detail, as described in the context of the present invention, such improved techniques may include a hybrid communication system that can be combined with Bluetooth or similar for short-range communication techniques, utilizing standard elastic paging protocols. And operate. Such an improved hybrid communication system should be capable of utilizing, for example, an internet access device, such as a personal computer (PC), to automatically automate two transceivers incorporating the Bluetooth or equivalent technology when located within a predetermined proximity. Switch to the ability to communicate with the wireless communication device. Alternatively, the improved system provided by the present invention can automatically switch to air network communication with the wireless communication device when leaving the predetermined proximity range, which means that the carrier and the user are significantly cut costs. In particular, telecom operators can save money by releasing limited bandwidth, and thereby have the capacity to sign more users without having to update the current infrastructure hardware. On the other hand, the user can also save money because when they are within the aforementioned predetermined proximity, they can not exceed the cost of their current network connection, plus the current one-way communication service, depending on the wireless Ways to send and receive large messages and emails.
本發明係指一種混合式通訊系統及方法,此者可利用適當的接取設備,如個人電腦,透過一電腦化網路,像是網際網路,或者是另藉一空中網路,像是,但不限於此,一細胞式/傳呼網路、衛星通訊及其他的可用通訊網路型態,提供包含,但不限於此,語音、視訊及/或文數字傳訊的資料通訊。即如前述之無線通訊裝置可包括一傳呼器、細胞式電話、個人數位助理(PDA),或是其他經結構化及設計以執行資料通訊的適用之無線通訊裝置。The present invention relates to a hybrid communication system and method, which can utilize a suitable access device, such as a personal computer, through a computerized network, such as the Internet, or borrow another air network, such as , but not limited to, a cellular/paging network, satellite communications, and other available communication network types, including, but not limited to, data communications for voice, video, and/or digital communications. That is, the wireless communication device as described above may include a pager, a cell phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or other suitable wireless communication device that is structured and designed to perform data communication.
本發明之系統及方法係結合一收發器組件,其係可運作於一能夠進行像是「藍芽技術」之短近範圍通訊的已知展頻標準。即如通訊業界所知悉者,該藍芽技術利用如前所述之展頻技術併入2.4 GHz的無線資料解決方案。然而,即如本文所用者,該「收發器組件」乙詞係指各種可按「藍芽技術」方式,但不限於此,而運作的短近範圍技術。The system and method of the present invention incorporates a transceiver component that operates in a known spread spectrum standard capable of short-range communication such as "Bluetooth Technology." That is, as known to the communications industry, the Bluetooth technology incorporates the 2.4 GHz wireless data solution using the spread spectrum technology described above. However, as used herein, the term "transceiver component" refers to a variety of short-range technologies that can operate in a "bluetooth" manner, but are not limited thereto.
更進一步地說,本發明之混合式通訊系統及方法包含運用一或更多如前述種類的無線通訊裝置,各者具有一連接至此且運作於一短近範圍射頻(RF)之收發器,其中複數個無線通訊裝置各者裡包含一能夠被另一相容收發器所辨識的獨特性識別碼或數碼,此者亦定義一對的前述收發器組件。更詳細地說,係將一經設計以根據藍芽或等同技術而運作之第一收發器連接到像是,但不限於此,一電腦設備或PC的網際網路接取裝置。一第二收發器會連接到該無線通訊裝置。顯然地,本發明系統及方法確慮及提供複 數個網路接取設備或電腦,及複數個無線通訊裝置,其中,為簡化說明,前述複數個電腦各者可連接到一第一收發器,而前述複數個無線通訊裝置各者則可連接到一第二收發器。該與複數個無線通訊裝置相關的獨特性識別碼屬自映(onto)唯一,並作為對於任何經適當地程式設計或組態設定且關聯於複數個電腦互異各者之第一收發器的識別數碼。識別及建立傳訊通訊可為至少部分地根據至少一預定參數。該預定參數其一可為一鄰近範圍,其中該第一及該第二收發器,為識別另一者,必須位於一預定鄰近區域內。目前這種預定鄰近範圍可概約100公尺。然應強調該鄰近範圍並不限於100公尺,且可至少部分地根據於技術進步及本發明之特定應用而大幅改變。另一可能的預定參數即為該獨特性識別碼本身,其中在複數個網路接取設備或電腦任者間的通訊都必須識別並且接受該無線通訊裝置的獨特性識別碼或數碼,同時位於預定的鄰近範圍內。即如前述,該鄰近範圍可為預定,並且可根據當前技術標準所決定而得巨幅改變。More particularly, the hybrid communication system and method of the present invention includes the use of one or more wireless communication devices of the type described above, each having a transceiver coupled thereto and operating in a short range radio frequency (RF), wherein Each of the plurality of wireless communication devices includes a unique identifier or digit that can be recognized by another compatible transceiver, which also defines a pair of the aforementioned transceiver components. In more detail, a first transceiver designed to operate in accordance with Bluetooth or equivalent technology is connected to, for example, but not limited to, a computer device or a PC's Internet access device. A second transceiver is coupled to the wireless communication device. Obviously, the system and method of the present invention contemplates and provides complex a plurality of network access devices or computers, and a plurality of wireless communication devices, wherein, to simplify the description, each of the plurality of computers can be connected to a first transceiver, and each of the plurality of wireless communication devices can be connected To a second transceiver. The uniqueness identification code associated with the plurality of wireless communication devices is onto unique and acts as a first transceiver for any suitably programmed or configured settings associated with a plurality of computers. Identify numbers. Identifying and establishing the communication communication can be based, at least in part, on at least one predetermined parameter. One of the predetermined parameters may be a proximity range, wherein the first and the second transceivers, in order to identify the other, must be located in a predetermined neighborhood. Currently such a predetermined proximity range can be approximately 100 meters. It should be emphasized, however, that the proximity is not limited to 100 meters and can vary substantially, at least in part, in light of the technological advances and the particular application of the invention. Another possible predetermined parameter is the unique identifier itself, wherein communication between a plurality of network access devices or computers must identify and accept the unique identifier or digit of the wireless communication device while being located. Within the intended proximity. That is, as mentioned above, the proximity range can be predetermined and can vary drastically as determined by current technical standards.
本發明通訊系統及方法也結合自動切換功能,其中當既已建妥前述各預定參數(鄰近範圍及識別資料)至少其一,或兩者,時就會自動地建立與該接取設備之資料通訊,且其中相關於該網際網路接取設備之第一收發器及相關於該無線通訊裝置之第二收發器係經組態設定以辨識並接受另一者俾建立該通訊。或另者,當於一給定接取設備與一相對應無線通訊裝置之間的各預定參數其一或兩者並未適 合時,本發明之自動切換容量可藉由一相容空中網路,像是適當的傳呼/細胞式網路、衛星通訊等,以建立資料通訊。更特別是且僅屬範例性質,當一無線通訊裝置位在一電腦之可接受鄰近範圍內時,其中兩者併入如前述之第一及第二收發器,可藉該電腦或其他的接取設備,透過像是網際網路之網路執行資料通訊。然而,當該無線通訊值裝置被置放在所建鄰近範圍之外時,該自動切換容量會藉如前述之空中網路以自動地將資料通訊提供予該無線通訊裝置。因此,與本發明之系統及方法相關的無線通訊裝置能夠根據所建立與該電腦或網際網路接取設備,或是可定義一相容空中網路之傳呼/細胞式基礎架構的資料通訊而定,運作於至少兩個不同頻率範圍。The communication system and method of the present invention also incorporates an automatic switching function, wherein when at least one of the foregoing predetermined parameters (proximity range and identification data) has been established, the data of the access device is automatically established. Communication, and wherein the first transceiver associated with the internet access device and the second transceiver associated with the wireless communication device are configured to recognize and accept the other to establish the communication. Or alternatively, one or both of the predetermined parameters between a given access device and a corresponding wireless communication device are not suitable In time, the automatic switching capacity of the present invention can be established by a compatible air network, such as a suitable paging/cell network, satellite communication, etc., to establish data communication. More particularly and only by way of example, when a wireless communication device is within an acceptable proximity of a computer, two of which are incorporated into the first and second transceivers as described above, may be accessed by the computer or other Take the device and perform data communication through a network like the Internet. However, when the wireless communication value device is placed outside of the built-in proximity, the automatic switching capacity can be automatically provided to the wireless communication device by the aforementioned air network. Accordingly, the wireless communication device associated with the system and method of the present invention can be configured to communicate with the computer or the Internet, or to define a data communication with a paging/cellular infrastructure of the air network. Fixed, operating in at least two different frequency ranges.
本發明系統及方法的其他特性包含併有藍芽技術或其等同物項任者之收發器組件,包含一掃描功能,其中係進行掃描以偏傾地辨識出與該等收發器各者相關之獨特性識別碼,而當適足前述各預定參數時,包含例如一可接受鄰近範圍100公尺或其他預設距離,就完成該第一及該第二收發器的互相辨識作業。這項掃描處理可因此被稱為一「找到我跟隨我」程序,且會按大致連續方式進行。Other features of the system and method of the present invention include a transceiver component having any of Bluetooth technology or its equivalent, including a scanning function in which scanning is performed to biasly identify each of the transceivers The uniqueness identification code, and when the predetermined parameters are adequate, including, for example, an acceptable proximity range of 100 meters or other preset distance, the mutual identification of the first and second transceivers is completed. This scanning process can therefore be referred to as a "find me follow me" procedure and will proceed in a substantially continuous manner.
除上述外,本發明通訊系統及方法也可包含組態設定功能。這可供「收存」正常時係藉空中網路所傳通之訊息,一直到藉一併有如前述種類之收發器組件技術的適當電腦,建妥與複數個無線通訊裝置其一特定者之通訊為止。In addition to the above, the communication system and method of the present invention may also include configuration setting functions. This can be used to "save" the information transmitted by the air network when it is normal, until it has a suitable computer with the transceiver component technology of the aforementioned kind, and a specific wireless communication device is established. Until now.
然後,會在該電腦與該訊息所原先地欲送達之特定無 線通訊裝置間建立通訊。或另者,該組態設定性能可供選擇性地組態設定該系統,使得可僅在一預選時間透窗間傳送任何的所存訊息。這種組態設定當然可適於各種其他的資料調制組態設定。Then, there will be a specific absence in the computer and the message originally intended to be delivered. Communication is established between the line communication devices. Alternatively, the configuration setting performance allows for selective configuration of the system so that any stored messages can be transmitted between windows only at a preselected time. This configuration setting can of course be adapted to various other data modulation configuration settings.
本發明混合式系統及方法的一項可作為一誘因之優點,就是「收益共享」概念。更詳細地說,該系統可提供一電腦所有者決定哪個無線通訊裝置可利用其電腦以接取到該網路之性能,假定兩者電腦及任何複數個無線通訊裝置其一者係關聯於藍芽或等同收發器組件技術內相同的子網(piconet)。該系統可包含安全軟體,可供僅具「允權」之無線裝置能夠接取該電腦的網路。作為一開啟接取至包含陌生者之他者的誘因,收益共享或會牽涉到該服務供應廠商系統按金錢或其他誘因的形式進行授信。One of the advantages of the hybrid system and method of the present invention as an incentive is the concept of "revenue sharing". In more detail, the system can provide a computer owner to determine which wireless communication device can utilize its computer to access the performance of the network, assuming that both computers and any of the plurality of wireless communication devices are associated with the blue Bud or the same subnet (piconet) within the equivalent transceiver component technology. The system can include security software that allows wireless devices that only have "allowed rights" to access the computer's network. As an incentive to open to someone else who includes a stranger, revenue sharing may involve the service provider system granting credit in the form of money or other incentives.
經慮閱各圖式及詳細說明,本發明該等及其他特性與優點可更屬顯見。These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon consideration of the appended claims.
本發明係有關於一混合式通訊之系統及方法,其中會與複數個無線通訊裝置之任一者,概如圖1內之編號10所表,建立通訊。這種無線通訊裝置當然可包含一傳呼組件、細胞式電話、PDA等。更重要的是,可藉一整體或區域電腦化網路,例如像是網際網路12,經一含一或更多伺服器16之網際網路服務供應廠商15,或是另藉一相容空中網路,概如編號14所表示,此者也包含適當的伺服器18,而與複數個無線通訊裝置10任一者建立傳訊通訊。 該空中網路可予定義為任何相容傳呼及/或細胞式通訊基礎架構、衛星通訊17或是其他適當的通訊設備,此係按照所運用之無線通訊裝置10的種類與其他各式相關因素而定。The present invention relates to a system and method for hybrid communication in which communication with any of a plurality of wireless communication devices, as shown in reference numeral 10 in FIG. Such a wireless communication device may of course include a paging component, a cellular telephone, a PDA, and the like. More importantly, a computer network can be borrowed from a whole or a region, such as Internet 12, via an Internet service provider 15 with one or more servers 16, or another compatible The air network, as indicated by reference numeral 14, also includes an appropriate server 18 to establish communication with any of a plurality of wireless communication devices 10. The air network can be defined as any compatible paging and/or cellular communication infrastructure, satellite communications 17, or other suitable communication device, depending on the type of wireless communication device 10 being used and other various related factors. And set.
在一本發明較佳實施例裡,一收發器組件會被用來提供可能的短近範圍無線通訊。僅為範例,此收發器組件可為按藍芽技術形式或將此併入者。詳細地說,藍芽技術係可用於各式裝置間的短近範圍通訊,且係一成為近年來最快速成長技術標準之規格的正式名稱。簡言之,藍芽係一用於整體無線技術標準之規格,可讓一裝置利用一安全射頻而與彼此互相通訊。按此,運用藍芽收發器可供至少短近範圍通訊而無纜線包袱,但可按高速率資料傳輸而沒有通常會在紅外線技術中所必要之直視線的要求。在此實施例裡,該收發器組件可包含至少一個架置於一晶片上之小型、低功率無線電收發器,可與其他具藍芽功能之裝置相通訊。由於該者運作於射頻(RF),因此藍芽可消除纜線的需要,並且可按照一對一或按一對多的方式來連接。此外,至少所述之藍芽收發器或具有能夠支援語音及視訊資料以及其他資料通訊的經強化靈活度。在一其中整合有藍芽技術之實施例裡,可利用一2.4 GHz範圍、展頻標準無線電頻帶,此者屬未經授權管制且幾乎是全世界可用。此外,該收發器組件會最好是能夠傳送穿過固態、非金屬物體,以獲概從10公分到10公尺的可運作範圍,這通常會藉增加傳輸功率而延擴至一約100公尺的鄰近範圍,且為全 向式,可支援等時同步及非同步服務。In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a transceiver component can be used to provide possible short-range wireless communication. For example only, this transceiver component may be in the form of a Bluetooth technology or incorporated. In detail, the Bluetooth technology system can be used for short-range communication between various devices, and is the official name of the specification that has become the fastest growing technical standard in recent years. In short, Bluetooth is a specification for the overall wireless technology standard that allows a device to communicate with each other using a secure radio frequency. According to this, the Bluetooth transceiver can be used for at least short-range communication without cable package, but can be transmitted at a high rate without the direct line of sight which is usually necessary in infrared technology. In this embodiment, the transceiver assembly can include at least one small, low power radio transceiver that is placed on a wafer to communicate with other Bluetooth enabled devices. Since the person operates on radio frequency (RF), the Bluetooth eliminates the need for cables and can be connected in a one-to-one or one-to-many manner. In addition, at least the Bluetooth transceiver has enhanced flexibility to support voice and video data and other data communications. In an embodiment in which Bluetooth technology is integrated, a 2.4 GHz range, spread spectrum standard radio band, which is unlicensed and almost worldwide, is available. In addition, the transceiver assembly will preferably be capable of transporting through solid, non-metallic objects for a range of operations from 10 cm to 10 meters, which is typically extended to approximately 100 metrics by increasing transmission power. The proximity of the ruler, and the whole Directional, can support isochronous and asynchronous services.
同時在所述併入藍芽技術之實施例裡,這個收發器組件可透過短近範圍、特設網路以無線方式進行之連線且通訊,並且可於一「子網」內正常地支援達八個週邊裝置,此「子網」可被定義為兩個以上共享一共用頻道的藍芽或等同技術單元。此外,該收發器組件可經建構以提供同步語音頻道,如此可讓該組件保留頻寬以載荷數位語音資料。按此,本系統可在一給定子網內支援三個以上同時、全雙工的語音對話。At the same time, in the embodiment of the Bluetooth-incorporated technology, the transceiver component can be wirelessly connected and communicated through a short-range, ad hoc network, and can be normally supported in a "subnet". For eight peripheral devices, this "subnet" can be defined as two or more Bluetooth or equivalent technical units sharing a shared channel. In addition, the transceiver component can be constructed to provide a synchronized voice channel such that the component retains bandwidth to carry digital voice material. According to this, the system can support more than three simultaneous, full-duplex voice conversations in a given subnet.
並且在此利用藍芽或類似收發器之實施例裡,會最好是在基頻協定中提供認證及加密作業。例如,該認證作業可仰賴於運用一獨特識別碼(密碼、PIN等)之嘗試/回應協定。在一適當或預建鄰近範圍內兩個互相通訊的裝置必須包含或具有相同獨特識別碼的辨識結果。此協定可自動地讓各個裝置相互認證。在該等裝置經認證後,即可將傳輸資料加密以提高安全性。Also, in embodiments where a Bluetooth or similar transceiver is utilized, it may be desirable to provide authentication and encryption operations in the baseband protocol. For example, the authentication operation may rely on an attempt/response agreement that uses a unique identification code (password, PIN, etc.). Two mutually communicating devices within an appropriate or pre-built proximity must contain or have the same unique identification code for the identification. This agreement automatically allows each device to authenticate each other. After the devices are authenticated, the transmitted data can be encrypted for added security.
此外,應注意到整合入本發明之藍芽與等同收發器組件技術可被設計為按約,但不限於此,760 kbps以載荷語音、數據資料及視訊資訊。相較於今日的有線速度此資料傳輸速度雖不適優,然此值確等於或遠佳於目前數位用戶線路(DSL)或纜線數據機服務的所獲速度。按此速度,收發器組件可處理視訊或全立體聲音,且可按略低的視框速率提供高解析度影像而同時地載荷語音及資料串流。In addition, it should be noted that the Bluetooth and equivalent transceiver component technology integrated into the present invention can be designed to be approximately, but not limited to, 760 kbps to carry voice, data, and video information. This data transmission speed is not good compared to today's wired speed, but this value is equal to or far better than the current speed of digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable modem service. At this rate, the transceiver component can process video or full stereo sound, and can provide high resolution images at a slightly lower frame rate while simultaneously loading voice and data streams.
當然,雖如前述,應強調本發明系統及方法運用名詞 「收發器組件」,在本發明之內容裡,係指包含前述藍芽技術,或是任何其他運用可適用而得或未具有藍芽之所有功能特徵的頻率及/或短近範圍通訊標準之收發器技術。據此,本發明通訊系統及方法非為限制於藍芽技術,且在前文引述為一藍芽收發器特徵之部分特徵的後續特定描述運用方式及說明並非為限制於該技術。Of course, as mentioned above, emphasis should be placed on the use of the nomenclature of the system and method of the present invention. "Transceiver component", in the context of the present invention, refers to a frequency and/or short-range communication standard that includes the aforementioned Bluetooth technology, or any other functional feature that is applicable or does not have Bluetooth. Transceiver technology. Accordingly, the communication system and method of the present invention is not limited to the Bluetooth technology, and the subsequent specific description of the operation and description of some of the features of a Bluetooth transceiver feature cited above is not limited to this technique.
從而,本發明之收發器組件包含至少一收發器,以按可運作於射頻(RF)上之收發器晶片形式為宜,其中此第一收發器19係連接於一或複數個如一PC或類似電腦設備而概註以編號20之網路接取組件。本發明系統及方法之收發器組件也包含至少一第二收發器,此亦按一收發器晶片形式,連接至或經併入於複數個無線通訊裝置10各者內。該等無線通訊裝置10各者也可包含一獨特性識別碼,或「數碼」,以利於該第一及該第二收發器晶片19及20間進行辨識。即如後文所詳述,該獨特性識別碼可定義複數個預定參數其中一者,細稱為一識別參數,可用來建立與複數個無線通訊裝置10之各適當者的傳訊通訊。當經辨識後,該等無線通訊裝置10之各者會成為一子網的一部分,概標註如24,此者可存在於家庭、辦公室、或是任何其他併入一或更多網際網路接取設備或電腦20之區域內。該子網24可由前述收發器組件之運作特性所定義。至少一個其他預定參數,此者可為至少根據該組件所依運作之短近範圍頻率標準而建定,會是一預定的鄰近範圍。更詳細地說,該預建鄰近範圍現可定義為約100公尺。然 而,應強調經併入於本發明內之真實鄰近範圍可大幅改變,且不限於所述之100公尺。因此,只要相關於該電腦20的第一收發器19及相關於該無線通訊裝置10的第二收發器21為相容或經組態設定而可辨識另一者,該預建鄰近範圍即可藉由該電腦20透過如網際網路12之電腦化網路來與該無線通訊裝置10進行資料通訊。為完成此項識別參數,於該無線通訊裝置10與該電腦20之間的最大距離必須在該預建鄰近範圍內,而此值自可如前述般加以變動。Accordingly, the transceiver assembly of the present invention includes at least one transceiver for use in the form of a transceiver chip operable on a radio frequency (RF), wherein the first transceiver 19 is coupled to one or more of a PC or the like For computer equipment, please refer to the number 20 network access component. The transceiver assembly of the system and method of the present invention also includes at least a second transceiver, also in the form of a transceiver chip, connected or incorporated into each of a plurality of wireless communication devices 10. Each of the wireless communication devices 10 can also include a unique identifier, or "digital", to facilitate identification between the first and second transceiver chips 19 and 20. That is, as described in detail later, the uniqueness identification code can define one of a plurality of predetermined parameters, which is referred to as an identification parameter, and can be used to establish communication communication with each of a plurality of wireless communication devices 10. Upon identification, each of the wireless communication devices 10 will become part of a subnet, such as 24, which may exist in the home, office, or any other incorporated into one or more internet connections. Take the device or computer 20 area. The subnet 24 can be defined by the operational characteristics of the aforementioned transceiver components. At least one other predetermined parameter, which may be established based on at least a short range frequency criterion in which the component operates, and may be a predetermined proximity range. In more detail, the pre-built proximity can now be defined as about 100 meters. Of course However, it should be emphasized that the true proximity range incorporated by the present invention can vary widely, and is not limited to the 100 meters described. Therefore, as long as the first transceiver 19 associated with the computer 20 and the second transceiver 21 associated with the wireless communication device 10 are compatible or configured to identify the other, the pre-built proximity can be The computer 20 communicates with the wireless communication device 10 via a computerized network such as the Internet 12. To accomplish this identification parameter, the maximum distance between the wireless communication device 10 and the computer 20 must be within the pre-built proximity, and this value can be varied as described above.
複數個無線通訊裝置各者係多重線路,此係達到彼等能夠運作於至少兩個,然或更多,不同頻率上的程度。因之,一旦該通訊裝置10遊出該子網24預設鄰近範圍之外,一與本發明系統及方法相關之自動切換功能係最好,但非必要,能自動地於該無線通訊裝置10和該空中網路14之間建立通訊。即如前述,可將該空中網路定義為適當的細胞式/傳呼基礎架構,包括伺服器18或其他通訊網路,像是,但不限於此,衛星通訊17及他者。A plurality of wireless communication devices are each a plurality of lines, to the extent that they can operate on at least two, or more, different frequencies. Therefore, once the communication device 10 swims out of the preset range of the subnet 24, an automatic switching function associated with the system and method of the present invention is preferred, but not necessarily, automatically to the wireless communication device 10. Communication is established with the air network 14. As previously mentioned, the air network can be defined as an appropriate cellular/paging infrastructure, including server 18 or other communication network, such as, but not limited to, satellite communications 17 and others.
本發明通訊系統及方法也併入掃描性能,這會更為特定地併入於前述收發器組件內。本發明掃描性能運作特性可提供較偏喜之連續掃描處理,其中該第一及該第二收發器19及21會連續地進行搜尋,以於經相容組態設定之電腦20及無線通訊裝置10之間建立傳訊通訊。當例如複數個無線通訊裝置10其中一者漫遊在該子網24預設鄰近範圍內,並且含有一由關聯於該電腦20之第一收發器19所 辨核之獨特識別碼或數碼時,即完成該掃描功能。在經辨識且當所有的預定參數皆獲適足後,即建妥在該電腦20與一或更多無線通訊裝置10間的傳訊通訊。本發明通訊系統及方法也包含選擇性組態設定功能,這可讓使用者組態設定其帳戶,俾以調節對一特定無線通訊裝置的資料傳輸。可透過一特別通訊裝置10,或是至少在當利用一網際網路型態的電腦化網路時另經由網際網路服務供應廠商15的網站及/或個別伺服器,來達到這項選擇性組態設定作業。The communication system and method of the present invention also incorporate scanning performance, which is more specifically incorporated into the aforementioned transceiver components. The scanning performance operating characteristic of the present invention can provide a more continuous continuous scanning process, wherein the first and second transceivers 19 and 21 continuously search for the computer 20 and the wireless communication device 10 configured with compatible configuration. Establish communication communication between them. When, for example, one of the plurality of wireless communication devices 10 roams within the preset proximity of the subnet 24 and includes a first transceiver 19 associated with the computer 20 This scanning function is completed when the unique identification code or number is recognized. After being identified and when all of the predetermined parameters are adequate, the communication between the computer 20 and one or more of the wireless communication devices 10 is established. The communication system and method of the present invention also includes a selective configuration setting function that allows the user to configure their account settings to adjust the data transfer to a particular wireless communication device. This selectivity can be achieved through a special communication device 10, or at least via an internet service provider's website and/or individual servers when utilizing a networked computerized network. Configure the setup job.
現請參照圖2,而僅屬範例,該圖說明本發明通訊系統之操作及運用方法。更詳細地說,在操作上,可如在30處啟動複數個無線通訊裝置10任一者,且透過該連續掃描功能的運作,即如前述,與本發明收發器組件相關的第一及第二收發器19及21可在嘗試辨識另一者並建立傳訊通訊時,即如在32處,提供一「搜尋我跟隨我」程序。如並未符合前述之該等識別及鄰近範圍預定參數,本發明的自動切換功能會自動運作以尋得適當、相容的空中網路,像是一細胞式/傳呼、衛星或其他適當網路,即如34處所示。然而,假定該無線通訊裝置10位於一網際網路接取設備或一電腦,如36處,其次即應透過該收發器組件之運作特性及掃描組件之合併特性決定,該電腦20是否經組態設定以辨識並與該無線通訊裝置10相通訊,即如38所示。該電腦20及該無線通訊裝置10兩者的組態設定,是藉由適當地程式設計定義前述收發器組件之第一及該 第二收發器19及21所完成。接著,假設於該電腦20與該無線通訊裝置10之間的相容組態設定,即如40所示,會決定該電腦20是否經組態設定以讓該特定無線通訊裝置10能夠接取到網際網路12,如42所示。如該電腦20未經如此組態設定,則該掃描功能會運作以繼續搜尋一能夠相容到可建立與該特定無線通訊裝置進行資料通訊之程度的電腦。然而,若無法尋獲任何電腦,則該自動切換功能會再次地運作以傳送資料通訊至一適當或相容空中網路14,即如44所示。然若該電腦20確經組態設定以接取該電腦化網路12,則如46所示藉以建立資料通訊,其中可利用該網路服務廠商15,藉由子網24,透過該電腦化網路12而送出或接收語音、視訊、文數字或其他資料。如該連線於48處漏失,則該自動切換功能會回返到該掃描功能,如49、44處,以連續地搜尋一相容網際網路接取設備或電腦20,或是另切換以與一空中網路相通訊,即如34所示。Referring now to Figure 2, which is merely an example, the figure illustrates the operation and operation of the communication system of the present invention. In more detail, in operation, any of the plurality of wireless communication devices 10 can be activated as at 30, and through the operation of the continuous scanning function, ie, as described above, the first and the first associated with the transceiver assembly of the present invention The two transceivers 19 and 21 can provide a "search for me following me" procedure when attempting to identify the other and establish a communication communication, as at 32. The automatic switching function of the present invention automatically operates to find an appropriate, compatible air network, such as a cellular/paging, satellite or other suitable network, if the aforementioned identification and proximity range predetermined parameters are not met. , as shown at 34. However, it is assumed that the wireless communication device 10 is located in an internet access device or a computer, such as 36, and secondly, whether the computer 20 is configured through the operational characteristics of the transceiver component and the combined characteristics of the scanning components. The settings are identified and communicated with the wireless communication device 10, as indicated at 38. The configuration of both the computer 20 and the wireless communication device 10 is defined by appropriately programming the first and the aforementioned transceiver components. The second transceivers 19 and 21 are completed. Next, assuming a compatible configuration setting between the computer 20 and the wireless communication device 10, as shown at 40, it is determined whether the computer 20 is configured to enable the particular wireless communication device 10 to be accessed. Internet 12, as shown at 42. If the computer 20 is not configured as such, the scanning function will operate to continue searching for a computer that is compatible to the extent that data communication with the particular wireless communication device can be established. However, if no computer is found, the automatic switching function will operate again to transmit the data communication to an appropriate or compatible air network 14, as indicated at 44. However, if the computer 20 is configured to access the computerized network 12, a data communication is established as shown in FIG. 46, wherein the network service provider 15 can be utilized, through the subnet 24, through the computerized network. Road 12 sends or receives voice, video, text, or other material. If the connection is missing at 48, the automatic switching function will return to the scanning function, such as 49, 44, to continuously search for a compatible Internet access device or computer 20, or switch to another An air network communication, as shown in 34.
或另者,即如前文所釋,假如並未由像是位於該預設鄰近範圍以外之無線通訊裝置10來於該電腦20及該無線通訊裝置10間設妥在該子網24內建立資料通訊之預定參數,則會搜尋一相容空中網路14,像是,但不限於此,一細胞式或一傳呼網路基礎架構及/或伺服器18,或是其他如衛星通訊的適當空中網路。如未尋獲一者,即如在52處,會重新啟動該自動切換功能以及連續掃描功能,並重新開始程序。或另者,假定該無線通訊裝置既經適當地組 態設定以藉該空中網路14建立通訊,則會在54處決定是否可建立目前的資料通訊。如否,即如在56處,會如前述般重新啟動該系統的自動切換及掃描功能。假設該目前通訊可允許,如55處,則可如在58處進行資料通訊。Or alternatively, as previously explained, if the wireless communication device 10, such as located outside the preset proximity, is not provided, the data is established in the subnet 24 between the computer 20 and the wireless communication device 10. The predetermined parameters of the communication will search for a compatible air network 14, such as, but not limited to, a cellular or paging network infrastructure and/or server 18, or other suitable air such as satellite communications. network. If one is not found, as at 52, the automatic switching function and the continuous scanning function will be restarted, and the program will be restarted. Or else, assuming that the wireless communication device is properly grouped The state is set to establish communication via the air network 14, and at 54 it is determined whether the current data communication can be established. If no, as at 56, the automatic switching and scanning functions of the system will be restarted as described above. Assuming that the current communication is allowed, such as 55, data communication can be performed as at 58.
本發明之系統及方法可進一步包含選擇性組態設定功能,即如前文概述且如圖2的60所示。這意味著透過該電腦20而藉該空中網路14或該電腦化網路12的資料接收作業可為由使用者所預先組態設定。更詳細地說,使用者可組態設定一特定帳戶,藉以調制與該特定無線通訊裝置10之資料通訊,針對如何及何時可於該電腦20上或該空中網路14上接收這種資料。僅作為範例,該使用者10可利用一特定無線通訊裝置10或另該網際網路服務供應廠商15的網站以選擇性地組態設定該帳戶,俾利用該收發器組件建立通訊以於各標定電腦20與一些無線通訊裝置10間僅完成相容辨識作業。或另者,該使用者可控制或調制哪種型態的資料及/或在何時可藉由該空中網路14或於該網際網路12上送出某些通訊。The system and method of the present invention may further include a selective configuration setting function, as outlined above and as shown at 60 in FIG. This means that the data receiving operation of the air network 14 or the computerized network 12 through the computer 20 can be pre-configured by the user. In more detail, the user can configure a particular account to modulate data communication with the particular wireless communication device 10 for how and when such data can be received on the computer 20 or on the air network 14. For example only, the user 10 may utilize a particular wireless communication device 10 or another website of the Internet service provider 15 to selectively configure the account, and use the transceiver component to establish communication for each calibration. Only the compatible identification operation is completed between the computer 20 and some of the wireless communication devices 10. Alternatively, the user can control or modulate which type of data and/or when certain communications can be sent over the air network 14 or over the Internet 12.
由於可對所述之本發明較佳實施例進行多項細部修飾,變化及異動,故所欲者係前揭描述所有項目以及隨附圖式內繪列者應予詮釋為說明性而非為限制性。從而,本發明範圍應由隨附申請專利範圍及彼等法律上均等物所決定。Since many modifications, changes and variations are possible in the preferred embodiments of the invention described herein, it is intended to be Sex. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined by the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
本發明即已按如前文所描述。The present invention has been as described above.
10‧‧‧無線通訊裝置10‧‧‧Wireless communication device
12‧‧‧網際網路12‧‧‧Internet
14‧‧‧空中網路14‧‧‧Air network
15‧‧‧網際網路服務供應廠商15‧‧‧Internet Service Provider
16‧‧‧伺服器16‧‧‧Server
17‧‧‧衛星17‧‧‧ satellite
18‧‧‧伺服器18‧‧‧Server
19‧‧‧第一收發器晶片19‧‧‧First transceiver chip
20‧‧‧第二收發器晶片20‧‧‧Second transceiver chip
21‧‧‧第二收發器21‧‧‧Second transceiver
24‧‧‧子網24‧‧‧ subnet
30‧‧‧啟動無線裝置30‧‧‧Starting the wireless device
32‧‧‧在網際網路上尋得一PC32‧‧‧ Find a PC on the Internet
34‧‧‧尋得一細胞式或傳呼網路34‧‧‧ Find a cellular or paging network
38‧‧‧該裝置係經組態設定以與此PC相通訊?38‧‧‧ Is the device configured to communicate with this PC?
42‧‧‧此PC經組態設定以讓此裝置接取網際網路?42‧‧‧This PC is configured to allow the device to access the Internet?
46‧‧‧透過該子網及網際網路/ISP置放或接收語音及/或資料46‧‧‧Place or receive voice and/or data via this subnet and Internet/ISP
48‧‧‧失去連線?48‧‧‧ Lost connection?
54‧‧‧該裝置係經組態設定以於此時在該細胞式或傳呼網路上通訊?54‧‧‧ Is the device configured to communicate on the cellular or paging network at this time?
58‧‧‧透過該細胞式或傳呼網路置放或接收語音及/或資料58‧‧‧Place or receive voice and/or data through the cellular or paging network
60‧‧‧選擇性組態設定60‧‧‧Selective configuration settings
62‧‧‧結束End of 62‧‧
為更完整了解本發明性質,應參考實施方式且連同各隨附圖式,其中:For a more complete understanding of the nature of the invention, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings,
圖1係本發明之混合式通訊系統及方法之示意圖表示。1 is a schematic representation of a hybrid communication system and method of the present invention.
圖2係按流程圖形式之部份運作步驟的示意圖表示,此等係本發明系統及方法之表現圖,且至少部分地予以定義之。2 is a schematic representation of a portion of the operational steps in the form of a flow chart, which is a representation of the system and method of the present invention, and is at least partially defined.
10‧‧‧無線通訊裝置10‧‧‧Wireless communication device
12‧‧‧網際網路12‧‧‧Internet
14‧‧‧空中網路14‧‧‧Air network
15‧‧‧網際網路服務供應廠商15‧‧‧Internet Service Provider
16‧‧‧伺服器16‧‧‧Server
17‧‧‧衛星17‧‧‧ satellite
18‧‧‧伺服器18‧‧‧Server
19‧‧‧第一收發器晶片19‧‧‧First transceiver chip
20‧‧‧第二收發器晶片20‧‧‧Second transceiver chip
21‧‧‧第二收發器21‧‧‧Second transceiver
24‧‧‧子網24‧‧‧ subnet
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