WO2012013087A1

WO2012013087A1 - Method and system for automatically prompting status of machine to machine terminal

Info

Publication number: WO2012013087A1
Application number: PCT/CN2011/074864
Authority: WO
Inventors: 李明晖; 符慧娟
Original assignee: 中兴通讯股份有限公司
Priority date: 2010-07-29
Filing date: 2011-05-30
Publication date: 2012-02-02
Also published as: CN101909255A

Abstract

A method for automatically prompting status of a Machine to Machine (M2M) terminal is disclosed in the present invention. The method includes that: status data of an M2M terminal are collected and sent to an M2M platform; the M2M platform sends the data to a target M2M application platform after distinguishing and processing the data; after analyzing the status data according to service rules, the M2M application platform performs automatic prompting according to the analysis result. A system for automatically prompting status of a Machine to Machine (M2M) terminal is disclosed in the present invention. With the method and the system, a client of a device configured with an M2M functional unit can automatically acquire state information of the device and a related processing prompt timely and accurately, and pertinent services can be provide for different clients, so that the application of an M2M technique in the Internet of things is more humanistic.

Description

Method and system for automatically prompting machine-to-machine terminal state

The invention relates to the field of monitoring the application of the Internet of Things, in particular to a machine to machine

(Machine to Machine, Μ2Μ) The method and system for automatically prompting the terminal. Background technique

The Internet of Things refers to the "Internet connected with things". Its core foundation is still the Internet. Specifically, it extends to the exchange of information and communication between any goods and articles on the basis of the Internet. Therefore, the Internet of Things is mainly used. M2M technology. The terminal in M2M technology is called M2M terminal, and its main features are data collection function, data transmission path, communication protocol complying with Internet of Things, and unique number that can be identified. Any device having a unique number that has the above features, or at least a transmitting unit for data collection and data transmission, may be referred to as an M2M terminal. When one or more M2M terminals with the above features are connected to each other through a network or connected to a management server, they constitute the most basic Internet of Things architecture.

After entering the Internet of Things era, many related applications of M2M terminals have come one after another, such as: smart home, community monitoring, etc. However, the current IoT is mainly focused on the data collection application of M2M terminals, and does not implement further processing of the collected data. For example: For automotive terminal applications, if only data collection is performed, owners who are not familiar with the automobile principle cannot know the current performance of the car and do not know whether it is necessary to perform maintenance or other operations on the car. Summary of the invention

In view of this, the main object of the present invention is to provide a machine-to-machine terminal state automatic The prompting method and system can further process the data of the collected M2M terminal and automatically prompt the user or related personnel.

In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is achieved as follows:

The present invention provides a method for automatically prompting an M2M terminal state, the method comprising: collecting state data of an M2M terminal, and transmitting the collected state data to an M2M platform; the M2M platform distinguishing the state data , sent to the corresponding destination M2M application platform;

After the M2M application platform analyzes the status data according to the business rules, the M2M application platform automatically prompts according to the analysis result.

The status data of the collected M2M terminal is: using the sensing device on the M2M terminal, the collected raw data that reflects the performance of the device with the M2M functional unit and the status.

The M2M terminal sends the collected status data to the M2M platform, and the established wireless communication network and protocol for transmission.

The M2M application platform analyzes the status data according to the service rule, and includes: matching the transmitted status data with a pre-defined business rule to obtain a processing operation corresponding to the business rule.

The manner of performing automatic prompting includes: a wireless communication network and a message prompting service supported by the Internet.

The present invention further provides a system for automatically prompting an M2M terminal state, the system comprising: an M2M terminal, an M2M platform, and an M2M application platform, where

The M2M terminal is configured to collect its own state data, and send the collected state data to the M2M platform;

The M2M platform is used to differentiate the status data and send it to the corresponding destination M2M. Application platform

The M2M application platform is configured to automatically prompt the status data according to the analysis result according to the analysis result.

The status data of the M2M terminal itself is: the original data of the performance and status of the device provided with the M2M functional unit, which is collected by the sensing device on the M2M terminal.

The method and system for automatically prompting the state of the machine to the machine terminal provided by the present invention first collect the state data of the M2M terminal, and send the collected state data to the M2M platform; the M2M platform differentiates the data and sends the data to the corresponding The target M2M application platform; the M2M application platform automatically analyzes the status data according to the analysis result according to the analysis result. In this way, the user of the device with the M2M functional unit can automatically obtain the state information of the device and the prompt of the related processing in time and accurately; and, the targeted service can be provided for different users, so that the M2M technology is in the Internet of Things. The application is more user-friendly. DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic flowchart of a method for automatically prompting an M2M terminal state according to the present invention;

2 is a schematic flow chart of the application of the present invention to automobile maintenance;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a system for automatically prompting an M2M terminal state according to the present invention. detailed description

The basic idea of the present invention is: collecting the state data of the M2M terminal, and transmitting the collected state data to the M2M platform; the M2M platform distinguishes the data and sends the data to the corresponding destination M2M application platform; the M2M application platform pairs the state data. After analyzing according to business rules, root According to the results of the analysis, an automatic prompt is given.

The technical solutions of the present invention are further elaborated below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. FIG. 1 is a schematic flowchart of a method for automatically prompting an M2M terminal state according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 , the method for automatically prompting an M2M terminal state includes the following steps:

Step 101: Collect state data of the M2M terminal.

Specifically, the M2M terminal specifically refers to: a device to be tested at least installed with a sensing unit and a transmitting unit, that is, a device provided with an M2M functional unit, for example, a car equipped with an M2M functional unit. The status data of the set M2M terminal is collected by using a sensing device on the M2M terminal, and the status data includes: performance of the device capable of embodying the M2M functional unit, and raw data of various states. Further, the collection operation may be periodic, and the specific cycle length is set according to the performance monitoring of the M2M terminal.

Step 102: Send the collected state data to the M2M platform.

Specifically, the M2M platform is provided and maintained by the telecommunication operator, and the M2M terminal sends the M2M platform to the M2M platform by using the relevant wireless communication network and protocol developed by the operator.

Radio Service, GPRS) Network, or 3rd-generation mobile communication (3G) network Step 103, the M2M platform differentiates the data and sends it to the corresponding destination M2M application platform;

Specifically, the M2M platform performs the process of distinguishing the data by: the M2M platform distinguishes the sent status data according to the source of the data transmission, obtains the destination M2M application platform of the data, and then packages and sends the data to the corresponding destination M2M application. platform. The M2M application platform is maintained by a professional management or maintenance organization for devices equipped with M2M functional units. The transmission is performed, wherein the wireless communication method may be using a GPRS network, or a 3G network. Transfer.

Step 104: After analyzing the status data according to the business rule, the M2M application platform automatically prompts according to the analysis result.

Specifically, the analyzing, by the M2M application platform, the status data according to the service rule includes: performing matching processing on the transmitted status data in combination with a pre-defined business rule to obtain a corresponding processing operation specified by the service rule, that is, a result of the analyzing. The service rule may be a different state of the M2M terminal, what operation the user should perform, or a maintenance mode required by the M2M terminal. The content of the automatic prompt is to send the operation that the user should perform to the user; or send the maintenance mode required by the M2M terminal to the user, and/or the professional.

The objects of the automatic prompting include: a user of the M2M terminal, and/or a maintenance personnel of the M2M terminal.

Since the M2M application platform can be connected to the wireless communication network, and the Internet can already access the Internet through the wireless communication network, the automatic prompting manner includes: the wireless communication network and all message prompting services that the Internet can support, for example: SMS, MMS, email, etc. Further, the prompting service includes: state information and a further dimension required by the user. FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart of applying the invention to vehicle maintenance. As shown in FIG. 2, the method includes the following steps:

Step 201: The sensor obtains current state data of the automobile;

Specifically, the status data may be data such as mileage traveled by the automobile, braking time, and engine oil dipstick.

Step 202: The sensor transmits the state data to the car intelligent system through the wireless sensor network. Step 203: the car intelligent system and the M2M terminal sending system are connected by a data line, and the sending system receives and caches the state data sent by the car intelligent system;

Step 204: The sending system of the M2M terminal hits the status data according to a protocol specified by the operator. Package, sent to the M2M platform;

In this embodiment, the M2M terminal refers to an automobile as a whole, and at least includes: a sensor, an automobile intelligent system, and a transmission system of the M2M terminal. In practical applications, the existing sensing device and intelligent system in the automobile can be used, or the sensing and collecting device can be separately installed, and the collected data can be directly sent to the M2M platform through the installed M2M terminal.

Step 205: After receiving the status data, the M2M platform performs the distinguishing process, and sends the status data to the corresponding destination M2M application platform according to the transmission protocol determined by the operator.

Specifically, the distinguishing process is: after receiving the state data, the M2M platform distinguishes the destination M2M application platform for the next step of the state data according to the source of the state data, so as to be sent to the corresponding destination M2M application platform. In practical applications, the status data of a certain brand of car can usually be processed separately, corresponding to the M2M application platform sent to the brand dealer or maintenance department.

Step 206: After receiving the data according to the business rule, the M2M application platform automatically prompts according to the analysis result.

Further, the object of the business rule in step 206 may include: an engine oil dipstick, a current capacity of the brake/clutch liquid storage tank, a power steering oil level, a cooling liquid level, a battery electrolyte level, a braking performance, etc. The specific content of the business rules is usually set by the car manufacturer in accordance with the maintenance code.

For example: According to the maintenance needs, in the business rules, the car needs to be repaired every 3,000 km. It is assumed that the data collected by the M2M application platform indicates that the number of kilometers the car has traveled is 10,000 km, compared with the last reported km. At 6,000 kilometers, it has already traveled 4,000 kilometers, so send SMS alerts or email alerts to users or dedicated maintenance personnel.

The user's mobile phone number or e-mail address can be submitted to the car manufacturer or car dealer who maintains the M2M application platform when the car is purchased; in the business rules, the user can also set For the monitoring of the engine oil quantity, assuming that the data collected by the M2M application platform indicates that the current engine oil dipstick data of the vehicle has fallen below the minimum warning scale, a text message prompt or an email prompt is sent to the user or the dedicated maintenance personnel; It is also possible to set monitoring for braking performance. It is assumed that the data collected by the M2M application platform indicates that there is a problem with the braking performance of the car, and a short message prompt or an email prompt can be sent to the user or a dedicated maintenance person.

It can be seen from the above examples that the application of the invention can enable the vehicle owner to know the performance status of the automobile and the maintenance operation required in time without knowing the principle of the automobile, so that the vehicle owner no longer needs to check the driving manual and The maintenance manual saves the owner's time and reduces safety hazards.

3 is a schematic structural diagram of a system for automatically prompting an M2M terminal state according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the M2M terminal state automatic prompting system includes: an M2M terminal 31, an M2M platform 32, and an M2M application platform 33, wherein

The M2M terminal 31 is configured to collect state data of the M2M terminal 31, and send the collected state data to the M2M platform 32;

Specifically, the status data of the collected M2M terminal 31 is collected by using a sensing device on the M2M terminal 31; the status data includes: performance of the device capable of embodying the M2M functional unit and various states Raw data. Further, the collection operation may be periodic, and the specific cycle length is set according to the performance monitoring of the M2M terminal 31.

The M2M platform 32 is configured to perform differential processing on the data and send the data to the corresponding destination M2M application platform 33;

Specifically, the M2M platform 32 is provided and maintained by a telecommunications carrier. The M2M terminal 31 sends the M2M platform 32 to the M2M platform 32 for transmission using the relevant wireless communication network and protocol established by the operator. The M2M platform 32 performs the differentiated processing on the data and sends the data to the M2M application platform 33. The method includes: the M2M platform 32 distinguishes the sent status data, and sends the packet to the corresponding destination M2M application platform 33. The M2M application platform 33 is configured to automatically prompt the status data according to the analysis result according to the analysis result.

Specifically, the M2M application platform 33 is maintained by a professional management or maintenance organization for the M2M terminal 31; the data sent by the M2M platform 32 to the M2M application platform 33 may be transmitted by using a wireless communication method; the M2M application platform The analysis of the status data according to the business rule includes: matching the transmitted status data with a pre-defined business rule to obtain a corresponding processing operation specified by the business rule, that is, a result of the analyzing; : The customer of the M2M terminal 31, and/or the maintenance personnel of the M2M terminal 31.

Since the M2M application platform 33 can be connected to the wireless communication network, and the Internet can be accessed through the wireless communication network at this stage, the automatic prompting manner includes: a wireless communication network and a message prompting service supported by the Internet, the automatic prompting The method can be used: SMS, MMS, email, etc.

The above description is only for the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included. Within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

Claim

A method for automatically prompting a machine-to-machine (M2M) terminal state, the method comprising:

Collecting the state data of the M2M terminal, and transmitting the collected state data to the M2M platform; the M2M platform distinguishes the state data and sends the data to the corresponding destination M2M application platform;

The method according to claim 1, wherein the status data of the M2M terminal is: using a sensing device on the M2M terminal to reflect the performance of the device provided with the M2M functional unit, And the raw data of the state.

The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the M2M terminal sends the collected state data to the M2M platform, and the M2M platform sends the data to the corresponding destination M2M application platform by:传输 Use the wireless communication network and protocol developed by the operator for transmission.

The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the M2M application platform analyzes the status data according to the service rule, and includes: matching the transmitted status data with a pre-defined business rule to obtain The processing operation corresponding to the business rule.

The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the manner of performing the automatic prompting comprises: a wireless communication network and a message prompting service supported by the Internet.

A system for automatically prompting an M2M terminal state, wherein the system includes: an M2M terminal, an M2M platform, and an M2M application platform, where

7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the M2M terminal collects its own state data as: performance of a device that is integrated with the M2M functional unit by using a sensing device on the M2M terminal And the raw data of the state.

The system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the M2M terminal sends the collected state data to the M2M platform, and the M2M platform sends the data to the corresponding destination M2M application platform by:传输 Use the wireless communication network and protocol developed by the operator for transmission.

The system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the M2M application platform analyzes the status data according to the business rule, and includes: matching the transmitted status data with a pre-defined business rule to obtain The processing operation corresponding to the business rule.

The system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the M2M application platform performs an automatic prompting manner, including: a wireless communication network and a message prompting service supported by the Internet.