WO2021090993A1

WO2021090993A1 - Open platform service providing system, and service module development apparatus and method therefor

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Publication number: WO2021090993A1
Application number: PCT/KR2019/015488
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이태원
Original assignee: 한국건설기술연구원
Priority date: 2019-11-06
Filing date: 2019-11-14
Publication date: 2021-05-14

Abstract

The present invention relates to an open platform service providing system, and a service module development apparatus and method therefor, the system comprising: a device library for storing device regulation information about device regulations to be complied with during the production of a device by a plurality of manufacturers forming a device market, and device installation information about each of a plurality of devices produced by complying with the device regulations; a service module library for storing service module regulation information about service module regulations to be complied with during the production of a service module by a plurality of development devices forming a service module market, and service module installation information about each of a plurality of service modules produced by complying with the service module regulations; a local platform server for performing design by selecting a service module and an operation device to be applied to at least one site from among the plurality of devices, and receiving device installation information about the operation device and service module installation information about the service module; and a service module operation device for operating the operation device by using the service module when the operation device is completely applied to a site according to the design. Another embodiment can also be applied.

Description

Open platform service providing system, service module development apparatus and method for the same

The present invention relates to an open platform service providing system, and a service module development apparatus and method therefor.

As large buildings such as smart factories and smart buildings have recently become equipped with advanced functions, comprehensive management such as operation management or energy management of devices such as lighting equipment and air conditioning equipment installed in buildings is required. In the building, devices such as air conditioners, boilers, or pumps are built to control the temperature, humidity, or cleanliness of indoor air to maintain the conditions suitable for the purpose of use, and these devices are controlled using a central control system. .

However, in order to control the devices installed in the building in the conventional central control system, only devices produced by manufacturers that can be controlled by the central control system must be installed in the building, causing a problem in that the selection of the device to be installed is not free. In addition, since a separate central control system needs to be constructed in order to additionally install devices different from those of existing devices and control them with a central control system, there is a problem that a lot of cost consumption occurs. Recently, although some manufacturers are trying to solve the above problems by providing protocols, they are based on their own-centered closed platform, so they have not been able to present a fundamental solution.

Embodiments of the present invention for solving such conventional problems are an open platform capable of operating devices by selectively installing standardized service modules for operating a plurality of devices of different manufacturers and types produced according to a standardized protocol. It is to provide a service providing system and a service module development apparatus and method for the same.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention allow a plurality of development devices to create and disclose standardized service modules based on a standardized protocol, and enable a service module market by allowing a plurality of users to selectively install service modules as needed. It is to provide an open platform service providing system that can be used, and a service module development apparatus and method for the same.

In addition, embodiments of the present invention add installation information of a plurality of devices to the service module when developing a service module for controlling a device, so that one service module can have operating rights for different manufacturers and types of devices. It is to provide an open platform service providing system and a service module development apparatus and method for the same.

[Korean national R&D project that supported this invention]

-Task identification number: 1615010493

-Detailed task number: 19AUDP-B099686-05

-Ministry Name: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

-Research and management professional organization: National Institute of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Science and Technology Promotion

-Research Project Name: Urban Architecture Research Project

-Research Title: BEMS KS-based design, construction, operation management technology development and demonstration

-Contribution rate: 100%

-Host organization: Korea Institute of Construction Technology

-Research Period: 2015-08-14~2020-10-31

The system for providing an open platform according to an embodiment of the present invention includes device rule information on device rules to be observed when devices are created by a plurality of manufacturers forming a device market, and for each of a plurality of devices generated in compliance with the device rules. A device library that stores device installation information, service module rule information on service module rules to be observed when creating a service module in a plurality of development devices forming a service module market, and a plurality of service modules created in compliance with the service module rules. A service module library that stores service module installation information for each, an operating device and a service module to be applied to at least one site among the plurality of devices to perform design, and device installation information and the service for the operating device A local platform server receiving service module installation information for a module, and a service module operating device for operating the operating device using the service module when the application of the operating device to the site is completed according to the design. It is done.

In addition, the service module is characterized in that it comprises a service module for controlling the operation of the operating device and a service module for monitoring the operation of the operating device.

In addition, the service module library is characterized in that it further includes device installation information for at least one device that can be controlled by the service module that controls the operation of the operating device.

In addition, the device library is characterized in that it performs authentication for the device based on whether or not the devices created by the plurality of manufacturers comply with the device protocol.

In addition, the service module library is characterized in that authentication for the service module is performed based on whether the service modules generated by the plurality of development devices comply with the service module protocol.

In addition, further comprising a DB server, the DB server is characterized in that receiving design information including device installation information for the operating device and service module installation information for the service module from the local platform server.

In addition, the service module operating apparatus is characterized in that it receives the design information from the DB server and supports the installation and operation of the service module.

In addition, it further comprises a data collection device, characterized in that the data collection device is characterized in that the information on the operation of the operating device is checked and transmitted to the DB server.

In addition, the service module operating apparatus is characterized in that it executes the installed service module, analyzes information on the operation of the operating device, and generates the control signal or a result of the monitoring.

In addition, the data collection device is characterized in that the control signal generated by the service module operating device is received from the DB server and transmitted to the operating device.

In addition, the service module for controlling the operation of the operating device is characterized in that priority is set between the firmware embedded in each of the plurality of devices and the service module for controlling the operation of the operating device.

In addition, the service module development apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention complies with a communication unit receiving device installation information for each of a plurality of devices generated by a plurality of manufacturers according to a device protocol, and a service module for providing an open platform service. A control unit for generating the service module including service module installation information based on the service module protocol information to be performed and device installation information related to a plurality of devices to be operated by the service module, and the device installation information and the service module installation information. It characterized in that it comprises a memory for storing the included service module.

In addition, the controller may request the device installation information from a device library in which device installation information for each of the plurality of devices is stored according to a request signal for the device installation information.

In addition, the control unit is characterized in that it requests the service module protocol information from the service module library.

In addition, when the generation of the service module is completed, the control unit requests the service module library to review the service module.

Further, the control unit may store the service module in the service module library when an approval signal for the service module is received from the service module library based on whether the service module complies with the service module protocol information.

In addition, a service module development method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes receiving a development signal for a service module for providing an open platform service, a device for each of a plurality of devices generated by a plurality of manufacturers according to the device protocol. Checking device installation information to be applied when generating the service module among installation information, checking service module protocol information to be applied when creating the service module, and the service module based on the device installation information and the service module protocol information It characterized in that it comprises the step of generating the service module including the installation information for.

In addition, after the step of receiving the development signal, the step of checking whether the request signal of the device installation information is received, and the device installation with a device library storing device installation information for each of the plurality of devices according to the request signal It characterized in that it further comprises the step of requesting information.

In addition, if the device installation information is not required, it characterized in that it further comprises the step of requesting the service module rule information from the service module library.

In addition, after the step of creating the service module, when the generation of the service module is completed, requesting the service module library to review the service module, based on whether the service module complies with the service module protocol information. And receiving an approval signal for the service module from a service module library, and storing the service module in the service module library when the approval signal is received.

As described above, the open platform service providing system and the service module development apparatus and method therefor according to the present invention selectively select standardized service modules for operating a plurality of devices of different types and manufacturers produced according to a standardized protocol. By installing and operating the device, you can expand the selection of the device to be installed, and anyone can easily use the service module to control multiple devices of different manufacturers and types, without any specialized knowledge about the service module, and multiple devices. In order to control the system, it is not necessary to build a separate central control system for each device, so there is an effect of reducing cost.

In addition, the open platform service providing system according to the present invention, and a service module development apparatus and method therefor, generate and disclose standardized service modules based on standardized protocols, and a plurality of users selectively install service modules as needed. By doing so, the service module market can be activated, and there is an effect of providing a more open environment in a conventional closed environment for operating a plurality of devices.

In addition, the open platform service providing system according to the present invention, and a service module development apparatus and method therefor, add installation information of a plurality of devices to the service module when developing a service module for controlling a device, so that one service module is different from each other. There is an effect of improving compatibility for different manufacturers and types of devices by allowing them to have operating rights for manufacturers and types of devices.

1 is a diagram showing a system for providing an open platform according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a view showing a service module development apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a view showing a service module generated by a service module development apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram showing the configuration of a local platform server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram showing a configuration for explaining a method of operating an operating device using a service module in a service module operating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of generating a service module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a device using a service module in a platform providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The detailed description to be disclosed below together with the accompanying drawings is intended to describe exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and is not intended to represent the only embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. In the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description may be omitted in order to clearly describe the present invention, and the same reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components throughout the specification.

In an embodiment of the present invention, expressions such as “or” and “at least one” may represent one of words listed together, or a combination of two or more. For example, “A or B” and “at least one of A and B” may include only one of A or B, and may include both A and B.

1, the open platform providing system 10 according to the present invention includes a plurality of development devices 110, a service module library 120, SM_LIB, a plurality of manufacturers 130, a device library 140, DEV_LIB, A local platform server 200, a service module operating device 400, a DB server 300, a data collection device 500, and an HMI 600 are included, and the service module operating device 400 is a first service module 451 ) And a second service module 452, and the data collection apparatus 500 may be connected to the first device 511, the second device 512, and the third device 513.

The plurality of development devices 110 are devices applied to the field, that is, devices used by developers who develop service modules that are software capable of operating and monitoring installed devices, and may be devices such as a computer or a tablet PC (personal computer). . In principle, the plurality of development devices 110 develop a service module by complying with the rules for the service module when developing a service module. In addition, the plurality of development apparatuses 100 can develop an operation service module that controls the operation of the device with operation rights for the devices produced by the plurality of manufacturers 130 as long as they comply with the rules for the service module, It is possible to develop a monitoring service module that can provide monitoring functions such as inter-floor noise monitoring and power demand management based on the operation status obtained from devices installed in the field. The plurality of development apparatuses 110 transmit service module information on the service modules that have been developed to the service module library 120. In this way, since the service module market (SM_market) can be formed by the plurality of development devices 110, it is possible to provide an open environment for developing more various types of service modules by breaking away from the conventional closed environment. It works.

The service module library 120 stores service module protocol information 121 and service module information 122. The service module agreement information 121 refers to information on a service module agreement that must be observed when a service module is generated in a plurality of development devices 110 forming a service module market. The service module information 122 includes service module installation information 122a for each of the service modules developed by the plurality of development devices 110. The service module installation information 122a is information including an installation file of a service module and specifications of a service module required when installing a service module in the service module operating device 400. The service module information 122 may additionally include device installation information 142. In this case, the device installation information 142 may be installation information related to at least one device that can be operated in the service module in connection with the service module. Conversely, when the service module is a service module that provides a monitoring function, it is preferable that the service module information 122 does not include the device installation information 142.

In addition, the service module library 120 checks whether the service module complies with the rules for the service module upon receiving the service module information 122 from the development device 110. The service module library 120 may store service module information 122 for the service module in the service module library 120 by completing authentication of the service module when the service module complies with the protocol.

A plurality of manufacturers 130 means a producer who produces a device to be applied to the field, and is a device such as a computer or a tablet PC (personal computer) through which the producer can input device installation information 142 for the produced device. I can. In this case, the device may mean a device such as a sensor, measurement equipment, electronic product, and home appliance. In principle, the plurality of manufacturers 130 manufactures the device by complying with the rules for the device when the device is produced. To this end, the device library 140 stores device protocol information 141 for the device protocol. In this way, as long as the device producer complies with the rules during device production, the service module operating device 400 can control the operation of the operating device installed in the field or monitor the operation state of the operating device using the service module installed in the field. I can. Accordingly, the present invention has an effect of forming and providing a more open device market (DEV_market) capable of producing various types of devices.

The device library 140 stores device installation information 142 for each device produced by a plurality of manufacturers 130. The device installation information 142 refers to information including the type, name, unique number, and specification of the device. In addition, when receiving the device installation information 142 from the manufacturer 130, the device library 140 checks whether the device produced based on the device rule information 141 complies with the device rule according to the type of device.

The device library 140 may store device installation information 142 for the device in the device library 140 by completing authentication of the device when the device complies with the protocol. In addition, the device library 140 may transmit the device installation information 142 to the service module library 120 at the request of the service module library 120, and although not shown, the device library 140 is a development device 110 The device installation information 142 may be transmitted to the development apparatus 110 at the request of ).

The local platform server 200 is a device used by a designer to design an operating device and a service module to be installed on at least one site, and an installer who installs an operating device on the site according to the design, and includes a computer, a personal computer (PC). And the like. When the design of the operating device and the service module to be installed in at least one site is completed, the local platform server 200 stores device installation information for the operating device and service module information for the service module according to the completion of the design, respectively, in a device library ( 140) and the service module library 120. In this case, the service module information may include only service module installation information, and may include both service module installation information and device installation information.

The local platform server 200 transmits design information including device installation information and service module information for the acquired operating device to the DB server 300. At this time, the local platform server 200 checks service module information including device installation information according to design completion, in addition to service module information on the service module according to design completion, from the service module library 120, and the DB server 300 Can be transferred to. In this regard, a detailed description of the local platform server 200 will be made using FIG. 4 below.

The DB server 300 receives and stores design information from the local platform server 200. At this time, the design information includes device installation information for operating devices designed to be installed on site, service module information on service modules designed to be installed on site, and service module information related to device installation information on operating devices designed to be installed on site. can do.

The DB server 300 communicates with the data collection device 500 to provide information on the first device 511 to the third device 513, which are operating devices connected to the data collection device 500 from the data collection device 500. Receives and stores device installation information. The DB server 300 transmits service module information to the service module operating device 400 by performing communication with the service module operating device 400. In this case, the DB server 300 may transmit service module information on the service module included in the stored design information to the service module operating device 400.

The DB server 300 receives information on the operating state, that is, the operating state of the first device 511 to the third device 513 connected to the data collecting device 500 through communication with the data collecting device 500, and , It transmits it to the service module operating device 400. In addition, the DB server 300 receives a control signal for controlling the operation of the device from the service module operating device 400 and transmits it to the data collection device 500.

The service module operating device 400 is a device for receiving, installing, and executing service module information on a service module from the DB server 300, and may be a device such as a computer, a personal computer (PC), or a smart phone. The service module operating device 400 generates a control signal for operation management of the operating device based on the information on the operating state of the operating device received from the DB server 300 and transmits it to the DB server 300, or The monitoring result can be displayed by monitoring the information on the operation of the device.

To this end, the service module operating device 400 is provided with the design information from the DB server 300 upon completion of the installation of the first device 511 to the third device 513 in the field according to the design of the local platform server 200. Service module information for the included service module may be received. The service module operating device 400 installs a service module based on the service module installation information included in the service module information received from the DB server 300 and executes the installed service module.

The service module operating device 400 receives information on the operation of the operating device obtained from the data collection device 500 after the service module is executed through the DB server 300. The service module operating device 400 generates a control signal for controlling an operating device using a service module, and transmits the generated control signal to an operating device connected to the data collection device 500 through the DB server 300 to operate. You can control the operating state of the device. In addition, the service module operating device 400 receives information on the operating state of the operating device obtained from the data collection device 500 after the service module is executed through the DB server 300. The service module operating apparatus 400 may monitor information on the operation of an operating device using a service module and display a generated monitoring result.

In addition, the administrator of the service module operating device 400 may change the manufacturer of a device designed and installed by the local platform server 200 or add a separate device. In this way, when a fluctuating device occurs, the data collection device 500 checks the installation information for the fluctuating device and transmits it to the DB server 300, and the DB server 300 fluctuates based on the installation information for the fluctuating device. Service module information related to the device may be transmitted to the service module operating apparatus 400. In this case, when the service module operating apparatus 400 can control the variable device using the already installed service module, it can operate and manage the variable device using the installed service module.

On the contrary, when it is impossible to control the variable device using the already installed service module, the service module operating device 400 receives service module information on a service module capable of controlling the variable device from the DB server 300. The service module operating apparatus 400 may install and execute a service module capable of controlling a variable device by using service module installation information included in the received service module information. In this regard, a detailed description of the service module operating device 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 5 below. In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the service module operating device 400 is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the service module operating device 400 is managed by the local platform server 200. Available at each site.

The data collection device 500 is a device that is connected to an operating device installed in the field according to the design of the local platform server 200 and checks the operating state of the operating device. It can be a device.

The first device 511 to the third device 513 installed in the field and connected to the data collection device 500 are operating devices produced in compliance with the regulations by a plurality of manufacturers 130, and are operated in the device library 140 Device installation information related to the device may be stored. When the connection of the operating device is confirmed, the data collection device 500 confirms that the installation of the device on the site has been completed according to the design of the local platform server 200, and checks the device installation information stored in the operating device, and the DB server 300 Transfer to. The data collection device 500 checks the operating state of the operating device, that is, the operation in real time or periodically, and transmits information on the operation to the DB server 300. In addition, the data collection device 500 may control to change the operating state of the operating device based on the control signal generated by the service module operating device 400 through the DB server 300.

The HMI 600 is a device for monitoring the state of an operating device installed in the field, and may be a device such as a computer, a personal computer (PC), and a smart phone. The HMI 600 is a device that allows the administrator of the service module operating device 400 to check simultaneously with the service module operating device 400, and is a device for monitoring simple conditions such as operation of operating devices installed in the field, whether or not there is a failure. to be.

2 is a view showing a service module development apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a view showing a service module generated by a service module development apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 and 3, the development apparatus 110 according to the present invention includes a first communication unit 111, a first input unit 112, a first display unit 113, a first memory 114, and a first control unit. Includes 115.

The first communication unit 111 may communicate with the service module library 120 and, although not shown, may communicate with the device library 140. To this end, the first communication unit 111 may ^{perform wireless communication such as 5 th} generation (5G), long term evolution (LTE), long term evolution-advanced (LTE-A), and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi). have.

The first input unit 112 generates input data in response to an input of a user of the development device 110, that is, a developer. To this end, the first input unit 112 may include an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a dome switch, a touch panel, a touch key, and a button.

The first display unit 113 outputs output data according to the operation of the development device 110. To this end, the first display unit 113 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, and a micro electromechanical system (MEMS). electro mechanical systems) displays and electronic paper displays. The first display unit 113 may be combined with the first input unit 112 to be implemented as a touch screen.

The first memory 114 stores operation programs of the development device 110. The first memory 114 may store a development tool supporting a programming language to be used to create a service module providing an open platform service. In addition, the first memory 114 may store a service module developed by a developer.

The first control unit 115 executes the development tool when a development signal for developing a service module, that is, an execution signal for the development tool, is received from the first input unit 112. The first control unit 115 checks whether or not a request signal for device installation information is received from the first input unit 112. The first controller 115 accesses the device library 140 according to a request signal for device installation information and requests device installation information for a device to be operated in connection with a service module. In addition, the first control unit 115 receives device installation information corresponding to the request from the device library 140. In this case, the device library 140 stores installation information on a device manufactured by the device manufacturer 130 in compliance with the device protocol. To this end, the device library 140 may store device installation information by completing authentication of the device when the device manufactured by the manufacturer complies with the device protocol. The device installation information refers to information including the type, name, unique number, and specification of the device.

The first control unit 115 requests and receives service module protocol information from the service module library 120. In addition, the first control unit 115 generates a service module that can control the operation of the device with operating authority for the device based on the device installation information according to the input of the developer, but creates a service module that complies with the service module protocol information. do.

When it is confirmed that the service module generation is completed, the first control unit 115 generates service module installation information. More specifically, the first control unit 115 confirms that the generation of the service module has been completed when debugging and compilation of the service module by the developer is completed, and when the site manager installs the service module to manage the device at the site. Information including the required service module installation file, for example, the .exe file and the specification of the service module, is generated as service module installation information.

For example, the service module generated by the first control unit 115 may include first service module information 160 and second service module information 170 as shown in FIG. 3. The first service module information 160 includes service module installation information 161 and a first service module 451 capable of installing and executing a first service module 451, which is an operation service module having operation rights for a plurality of devices. It may include device installation information 162 for a device having this operating authority. The device installation information 162 may include installation information 162a for the first device and installation information 162b for the second device.

In addition, the second service module information 170 may include service module installation information 171 capable of installing and executing the second service module 452. At this time, the second service module 452 is not a service module having operation rights for a specific device, but may provide a monitoring function such as inter-floor noise monitoring and power demand management based on the operation state acquired from a device installed in the field. This is a monitoring service module in which the device installation information is not included in the second service module information 170.

The first control unit 115 provides service module information for which generation of the service module is completed, for example, at least one of the first service module information 160 or the second service module information 170 to the service module library 120. Request a review for When the approval completion signal is received from the service module library 120, the first control unit 115 stores the approved service module in the first memory 114 and stores the service module information in the service module library 120. .

In addition, although an embodiment of the present invention describes one development device 110, it is not limited thereto. In other words, since a service module market can be formed by creating a plurality of service modules in a plurality of development devices, it is possible to develop a service module that can control a plurality of devices with more various functions by breaking away from the conventional closed environment. There is an effect that can provide a friendly environment. Through this, the present invention allows the user of the service module operating device 600 to access the service module library 120 to download, install, and execute a service module required in the field among a plurality of service modules generated by a plurality of development devices. , It has the effect that anyone can easily manage a plurality of devices installed in the field by using the service module.

Referring to FIG. 4, the local platform server 200, which is a platform providing server for device operation according to the present invention, includes a second communication unit 210, a second input unit 220, a second display unit 230, and a second memory. 240) and a platform operation unit 250, and the platform operation unit 250 includes a design management unit 251 and an information management unit 252.

The second communication unit 210 communicates with the service module library 120, the device library 140, and the DB server 300. To this end, the second communication unit 210 may ^{perform wireless communication such as 5 th} generation (5G), long term evolution (LTE), long term evolution-advanced (LTE-A), and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi). have.

The second input unit 220 generates input data in response to an input of a user, such as a designer, of the local platform server 200. To this end, the second input unit 220 may include an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a dome switch, a touch panel, a touch key, and a button.

The second display unit 230 outputs output data according to the operation of the local platform server 200. To this end, the second display unit 230 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, and a micro electromechanical system (MEMS). electro mechanical systems) displays and electronic paper displays. The second display unit 230 may be combined with the second input unit 220 to be implemented as a touch screen.

The second memory 240 stores operating programs of the local platform server 200. The second memory 240 may store design results for the device and the service module. At this time, the design result may mean a result of which device and which service module will be installed in a certain site.

The design management unit 251 included in the platform operation unit 250 performs design of an operation device and a service module to be installed in at least one site. For example, the design management unit 251 is designed to install the first device 511, the second device 512, and the third device 513 in site A, and the first service module 451 and the second service The module 452 can be designed to be installed.

The information management unit 252 included in the platform operation unit 250 generates design information according to the completion of the design when the design management unit 251 completes the design of the operation device and service module for at least one site. More specifically, the information management unit 252 requests device installation information for the operating device designed by the design management unit 251 and service module information for the service module to the device library 140 and the service module library 120, respectively. . In addition, the information management unit 252 may request additional service module information for a service module including device installation information for a designed operating device to the service module library 120. The information management unit 252 generates design information including device installation information and service module information received from the device library 140 and the service module library 120.

For example, the information management unit 252 provides the first device 511, the second device 512, and the third device 513 to be installed at site A based on the design result designed by the design management unit 251. Device installation information may be requested from the device library 140. To this end, the information management unit 252 may transmit a unique number for each of the first device 511, the second device 512, and the third device 513 to the device library 140.

The information management unit 252 stores

service module information

160 and 170 for the first service module 451 and the second service module 452 to be installed in site A based on the design result designed by the design management unit 251. It can be requested from the service module library 120. For example, the first service module 451 is a service module that can control the operation of the operating device in connection with the operating device. In the embodiment of the present invention, the first device 511 and the second device 512 are operated. It will be described as an example that it is an operation service module that provides a function. At this time, the first service module 451 allows the development device 110 to control the operation of the device with operating rights for the devices including the first device 511 and the second device 512 at the time of development. It was developed.

In addition, the second service module 452 is a monitoring service module capable of monitoring the operating state of an operating device. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a monitoring for performing monitoring of the first device 511 to the third device 513 It will be described as an example as a service module. At this time, the second service module 452 is developed so that the development device 110 can monitor the operation state of any device during development.

In addition, the information management unit 252 is the service module library 120, in addition to the

service module information

160 and 170 for the first service module 451 and the second service module 452 according to the design completion. ) To the third device 513 may additionally request service module information including device installation information for at least one device. In this case, the additionally requested service module information may include device installation information for at least one of the first device 511 to the third device 513 and service module installation information for a third service module (not shown). have. The local platform server 200 transmits design information including device installation information and service module information for the acquired operating device to the DB server 300.

5, in an embodiment of the present invention, a first device 511, a second device 512, and a third device 513 in which the service module operating device 400 is installed in the field are referred to as a first service module 451. ) And the operation and monitoring according to functions using the second service module 452 is described as an example, but is not limited thereto. In particular, the number of devices installed in the field and the number of service modules stored in the service module operating device 400 can be changed and applied.

Referring to FIG. 5, the service module operating apparatus 400 according to the present invention includes a third communication unit 410, a third input unit 420, a third display unit 430, a third memory 440, and a third control unit ( 450), and the third control unit 450 controls the operation of the first device 511 and the second device 512 using the first service module 451, and the second service module 452 The operation of the first device 511 to the third device 513 is monitored by using. In this case, in FIG. 5, for convenience of the invention, the first service module 451 is connected to the first device 511 and the second device 512, and the second service module 452 is the first device 511. To the third device 513, but this does not mean a physical connection. This is to clarify that it is the connecting line of

The third communication unit 410 communicates with the service module library 120 and the DB server 300. To this end, the third communication section 410 5G (5 ^th generation), LTE (long term evolution), LTE-A (long term evolution-advanced), Wi-Fi can perform radio communication such as a (wireless fidelity) have.

The third input unit 420 generates input data in response to a user's input of the service module operating device 400. To this end, the third input unit 420 may include an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a dome switch, a touch panel, a touch key, and a button.

The third display unit 430 outputs output data according to the operation of the service module operating device 400. To this end, the third display unit 430 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, and a micro electromechanical system (MEMS). electro mechanical systems) displays and electronic paper displays. The third display unit 430 may be combined with the third input unit 420 to be implemented as a touch screen.

The third memory 440 stores operation programs of the service module operating device 400. The third memory 440 may store design information received from the DB server 300. In addition, the third memory 440 may store a service module installed through execution of the service module installation information among design information.

The third control unit 450 installs and executes the first service module 451 and the second service module 452 using service module installation information included in the design information received from the DB server 300. In this case, the first service module 451 may be an operation service module for operating the first device 511 and the second device 512, and the second service module 452 is 3 It may be a monitoring service module for monitoring the operation state of the device 513. For example, the first service module 451 may control the operation of the first device 511 and the second device 512 based on an electric charge, and the second service module 452 is a first device ( Power demand management may be monitored based on the operation states obtained from the 511 to the third device 513.

The third control unit 450 operates a device for at least one of the first device 511, the second device 512, and the third device 513 connected to the data collection device 500 from the DB server 300. It receives information about the state, that is, the operation state. The third control unit 450 generates a control signal for operating the first device 511 and the second device 512 based on the received operation state, and transmits the control signal to the data collection device 500 through the DB server 300. send. In addition, the third control unit 450 displays a monitoring result of the operation state of the first device 511 to the third device 513 on the third display unit 430 based on the received operation state.

More specifically, the third control unit 450 uses the service module installation information 161 included in the first service module information 160 to execute the first service module 451. To install. At this time, the third control unit 450 uses the device installation information 162 included in the first service module information 160 to the first device 511 and the second device 512 in the first service module 451. The first device 511 and the second device 512 are linked to the first service module 451 so that the operation of the device can be controlled.

When the first service module 451 is executed, the third control unit 450 operates the first device 511 and the second device 512 from the data collection device 500 through the DB server 300, for example, Electric charges for electricity used by the first device 511 and the second device 512 may be received. Subsequently, the third control unit 450 is a control signal for operating and managing each device based on the operating state of the first device 511 and the second device 512, for example, when the electric charge exceeds the threshold cost, A control signal for powering off the first device 511 and the second device 512 may be generated and transmitted to the DB server 300.

In addition, the third control unit 450 installs the second service module 452 using the service module installation information 171 included in the second service module information 170 to execute the second service module 452. do. When the second service module 452 is executed, the third control unit 450 relates to the power demand of the first device 511 to the third device 513 from the data collection device 500 through the DB server 300. Can receive operation status. The third control unit 450 may generate a form such as a table or graph for power demand management based on the received operation state and display the form on the third display unit 430.

In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, it is described as an example that the second service module 452 monitors the operation state obtained from the first device 511 to the third device 513, but the monitoring is not limited thereto. The device for can be added or changed by the administrator of the service module operating device 400. For example, when a fourth device is added to monitor power demand management for a fourth device (not shown) in the second service module 452 from the third input unit 420, the third control unit 450 4 You can monitor the power demand management of the device and display the monitoring results in the form of tables and graphs.

Referring to FIG. 6, in step 601, the first control unit 115 checks whether or not a development signal for generating a service module is received from the first input unit 112. In this case, the development signal may be an execution signal for a development tool supporting a programming language to be used to generate a service module providing an open platform service.

When the development signal is received in step 601, the first control unit 115 performs step 603, and if the development signal is not received, the first control unit 115 waits for reception of the development signal. In step 603, the first control unit 115 checks whether or not a request signal for device installation information is received from the first input unit 112. As a result of the confirmation in step 603, when the request signal is received, the first control unit 115 performs step 605, and if the request signal is not received, the first controller 115 performs step 607.

In step 607, the first control unit 115 accesses the service module library 120 to request service module rule information to be observed when generating a service module, and receives service module rule information from the service module library 120. In step 609, the first control unit 115 can provide a monitoring function such as inter-floor noise monitoring and power demand management based on the operation status obtained from the device installed in the field by complying with the service module rule information according to the developer's input. Create a monitoring service module and perform step 611.

Conversely, in step 605, the first control unit 115 accesses the service module library 120, requests device installation information for a device to be operated in connection with the service module, and receives device installation information from the service module library 120. . In addition, the first control unit 115 may access the device library 140 and request device installation information for a device to be operated in connection with the service module. In step 607, the first control unit 115 accesses the service module library 120 to request service module rule information to be observed when generating a service module, and receives service module rule information from the service module library 120. In step 609, the first control unit 115 generates a service module that can control the operation of the device with operating authority for the device based on the device installation information according to the input of the developer, but complies with the service module protocol information. Is created.

In step 611, when it is confirmed that the service module generation is completed, the first control unit 115 performs step 613 to generate service module information. More specifically, the first control unit 115 confirms that the generation of the service module has been completed when debugging, compilation, etc. for the service module is completed by the developer. In this way, when the generation of the service module is completed, the first control unit 115 generates service module information.

For example, if the generated service module is the first service module 451 which is an operation service module, the first control unit 115 generates service module installation information 161 and provides information on a device to be operated by the first service module 451. First service module information 160 including device installation information 162 is generated. If the generated service module is the second service module 452 which is a monitoring service module, the first control unit 115 may generate the service module installation information 171 as the second service module information 170. In this case, the service

module installation information

161 and 171 may include an executable file, for example, an .exe file and a specification of a service module. In step 611, if the completion of the service module generation is not confirmed, the first control unit 115 may return to step 609 to perform the service module generation step.

In step 615, the first control unit 115 requests an examination to the service module library, and in step 617, the first control unit 115 performs step 619 when an approval completion signal is received from the service module library 120, and approval is completed. If no signal is received, the process returns to step 609. More specifically, the first control unit 115 transmits the generated

service module information

160 and 170 to the service module library 120 to request a review. The service module library 120 checks whether the service module generated by the development device 110 complies with the rules for the service module. The service module library 120 completes the authentication of the service module when the service module complies with the protocol, and transmits an approval completion signal related thereto to the development device 110. In step 619, the first control unit 115 stores the approved first service module 451 and the second service module 452 in the first memory 114 and stores them in the service module library 120.

Referring to FIG. 7, in step 701, the device library 140 stores device agreement information 141 and device installation information 142 for each of a plurality of devices. Device protocol information 141 refers to information on device protocols that a plurality of manufacturers 130 forming a device market (DEV_market) must comply with during device production, and device installation information 142 is a device type and device name. , Means information including a device identification number and specification. The device library 140 receives device installation information 142 for devices produced by a plurality of manufacturers 130, and checks whether a device produced based on the received device installation information 142 complies with the device protocol. . The device library 140 may complete the device authentication and store device installation information 142.

In step 703, the service module library 120 stores service module protocol information 121 and service module information 122 for each of the plurality of service modules to be observed when developing a service module in the plurality of development devices 110. . The service module rule information 121 refers to information on a service module rule that must be observed when a service module is generated by a plurality of development devices 110 forming a service module market (SM_market). The service module information 122 may include service module installation information 122a and may additionally include device installation information 142. The service module installation information 122a refers to information including the installation file of the service module and the specification of the service module, and the device installation information 142 is linked to the service module related to the service module installation information 122a and It means device installation information 142 for an operable device.

The service module library 120 receives service module information 122 for a service module developed through the development device 110, and whether the service module complies with the service module protocol based on the received service module information 122. Confirm. The service module library 120 may store the service module information 122 after completing authentication for the service module.

In step 705, the local platform server 200 receives a design signal related to a device (hereinafter, referred to as an operating device) to be applied to at least one site received from the designer. In step 707, the local platform server 200 requests device installation information for an operating device corresponding to the design signal to the device library 140 according to the design signal. For example, when the local platform server 200 receives a design signal to install the first device 511, the second device 512, and the third device 513 at site A, the first device 511, which is an operating device, is received. , Unique numbers for each of the second device 512 and the third device 513 may be checked. The local platform server 200 may transmit the identified unique number of the operating device to the device library 140. In step 709, the device library 140 transmits the extracted device installation information to the local platform server 200.

Subsequently, in step 711, the local platform server 200 requests service module information for a service module corresponding to the design signal to the service module library 120 according to the design signal. For example, when the local platform server 200 receives a design signal to install the first service module 451 and the second service module 452 in site A, the first service module 451 and the second service module 452 A request signal for) is transmitted to the service module library 120. In step 713, the service module library 120 extracts

service module information

160 and 170 for the first service module 451 and the second service module 452 and transmits the extracted

service module information

160 and 170 to the local platform server 200.

In step 715, the local platform server 200 performs step 717 when the design is completed. In step 717, the local platform server 200 transmits the design information for which the design is completed to the DB server 300, and in step 719, the DB server 300 stores the received design information. In this case, the design information may include service module information and device installation information received from the service module library 120 and the device library 140 by the local platform server 200.

In step 721, when the device included in the design information is installed at a specific site, the data collection device 500 includes, for example, the first device 511, the second device 512, and the third device 513 at site A. When the installation of the operating device is completed, step 723 is performed. In step 723, the data collection device 500 checks the installation information of the operating device on which the installation has been completed, and performs step 725. In step 723, the data collection device 500 transmits the installation information of the identified operating device to the DB server 300.

In step 727, the DB server 300 stores device installation information on the installed operating device and performs step 729. In step 729, the DB server 300 checks the service module related to the device installation information and performs step 731. In step 731, the DB server 300 checks a service module capable of operating the installed operating device from among the design information stored in step 719. In step 731, the DB server 300 transmits service module information on the identified service module to the service module operating device 400. For example, the service module information transmitted to the service module operating device 400 includes a first service module 451 for operating an operating device installed in site A, and a second service module 452 for monitoring the operating device. It may be

service module information

160 and 170 related to the.

In step 733, the service module operating device 400 installs and executes the service module using the service

module installation information

161 and 171 included in the

service module information

160 and 170 received from the DB server 300. . In step 735, the data collection device 500 checks the operating state, that is, the operation of the operating device installed in the field in real time or periodically. In step 737, the data collection device 500 transmits information on the operation of the identified operating device to the DB server 300.

In step 739, the DB server 300 transmits the received operating state to the service module operating device 400, and in step 741, the service module operating device 400 transmits a control signal for controlling the operating device based on the operating state. Generate. In step 743, the service module operating device 400 transmits the generated control signal to the DB server 300, and in step 745, the DB server 300 transmits the control signal received from the service module operating device 400 to a data collection device. Transfer to 500. In step 747, the data collection device 500 may change the operating state of the operating device by providing a control signal to the operating device connected to the data collection device 500. In addition, although not shown, the service module operating apparatus 400 may generate and display a monitoring result of monitoring the operation of the operating device based on the operation state received from the DB server 300 in step 741.

For example, the service module operating device 400 installs the first service module 451 through the service module installation information 161 included in the service module information 160 for the first service module 451, and The second service module 452 is installed through the service module installation information 171 included in the service module information 170 for the service module 452. The service module operating apparatus 400 executes the first service module 451 to control the operation states of the first device 511 and the second device 512, and executes the second service module 452 to perform a first The operating states of the devices 511 to 513 may be monitored.

More specifically, when the first service module 451 has a higher priority than the firmware basically installed in the first device 511 and the second device 512, the first device 511 and the second device 512 ) Operation can be controlled by the first service module 451, and when the priority of the firmware is set higher, the first device 511 and the second device 512 It can be controlled based on the firmware installed on the operating device.

When the first device 511 is an air conditioner and the second device 512 is an electric fan, the first service module 451 costs 10,000 won for electricity according to the use of the first device 511 and the second device 512 If exceeds, it may be a service module that performs a function of turning off the power of the first device 511 and the second device 512. In addition, the first device 511 is set in the firmware to turn off the power of the first device 511 when the indoor temperature is less than 24 degrees, and the second device 512 has a continuous operation time exceeding 7 hours. If so, the firmware may be set to turn off the power of the second device 512. At this time, when the priority of the first service module 451 is set higher than the firmware, the indoor temperature checked by the first device 511 is 22 degrees, and the second device 512 is continuously operating for 8 hours. Even if the first device 511 and the second device 512 are used, the operation of the first device 511 and the second device 512 can be continued if the electric charge for the use of the first device 511 and the second device 512 is less than 10,000 won.

Conversely, when the priority of the first service module 451 is set to be lower than that of the firmware, the first device 511 even if the electric charge according to the use of the first device 511 and the second device 512 exceeds 10,000 won. If the room temperature checked in is 26 degrees and the continuous operation time of the second device 512 is 5 hours, the first device 511 and the second device 512 may continue to operate. In this way, by operating the first device 511 and the second device 512 of different manufacturers and types with one first service module 451, it is possible to improve the range of device selection that can be installed, and the service module operating device ( 400) users, for example, it is possible to improve the convenience of consumers.

In addition, since the device to be monitored using the second service module 452 is selected as the first device 511 to the third device 513, the second service module 452 is 3 Receive and monitor the operation status of the device 513. The second service module 452 may generate and display a monitoring result, for example, a result of power demand management in a form such as a table or a graph. As described above, there is an advantage in that the operating device can be operated according to purposes such as power demand management, floor noise monitoring, etc. by monitoring the information on the operation of the operating device installed in the field in real time or periodically and displaying the monitoring result.

Embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are merely provided with specific examples to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and to aid understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be construed that all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of the present invention in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

A device library for storing device rule information on device rules to be observed when a device is created by a plurality of manufacturers forming a device market, and device installation information for each of a plurality of devices generated in compliance with the device rules;

In a plurality of development devices forming a service module market, service module rule information for service module rules to be observed when creating a service module, and service module installation information for each of a plurality of service modules generated in compliance with the service module rules are stored. Service module library;

A local platform server for selecting and designing an operating device and a service module to be applied to at least one site from among the plurality of devices, and receiving device installation information for the operating device and service module installation information for the service module; And

A service module operating device for operating the operating device using the service module when the application of the operating device to the site according to the design is completed;

Open platform service providing system comprising a.
The method of claim 1,

The service module,

An open platform service providing system comprising a service module for controlling an operation of the operating device and a service module for monitoring an operation of the operating device.
The method of claim 2,

The service module library,

An open platform service providing system, further comprising device installation information for at least one device that can be controlled by a service module that controls the operation of the operating device.
The method of claim 3,

The device library,

The system for providing an open platform service, characterized in that, authentication for the device is performed on the basis of whether the device created by the plurality of manufacturers comply with the device protocol.
The method of claim 3,

The service module library,

An open platform service providing system, characterized in that the authentication for the service module is performed based on whether the service modules generated by the plurality of development devices comply with the service module protocol.
The method of claim 2,

DB server;

Including more,

The DB server,

And receiving design information including device installation information for the operating device and service module installation information for the service module from the local platform server.
The method of claim 6,

The service module operating device,

An open platform service providing system, characterized in that supporting the installation and operation of the service module by receiving the design information from the DB server.
The method of claim 7,

Data collection device;

Including more,

The data collection device,

An open platform service providing system, characterized in that the information on the operation of the operating device is checked and transmitted to the DB server.
The method of claim 8,

The service module operating device,

An open platform service providing system, characterized in that executing the installed service module and analyzing information on the operation of the operating device to generate the control signal or a result of the monitoring.
The method of claim 9,

The data collection device,

An open platform service providing system, characterized in that the control signal generated by the service module operating device is received from the DB server and transmitted to the operating device.
The method of claim 2,

The service module for controlling the operation of the operating device,

An open platform service providing system, characterized in that priorities are set between firmware embedded in each of the plurality of devices and a service module that controls the operation of the operating device.
A communication unit for receiving device installation information for each of a plurality of devices generated by a plurality of manufacturers according to a device protocol;

A control unit for generating the service module including service module installation information based on service module rule information to be observed by a service module for providing an open platform service and device installation information related to a plurality of devices to be operated by the service module; And

A memory for storing the service module including the device installation information and the service module installation information;

Service module development apparatus comprising a.
The method of claim 12,

The control unit,

And requesting the device installation information from a device library in which device installation information for each of the plurality of devices is stored according to a request signal for the device installation information.
The method of claim 12,

The control unit,

Service module development apparatus, characterized in that for requesting the service module protocol information from a service module library.
The method of claim 14,

The control unit,

When the generation of the service module is completed, the service module development apparatus, wherein the service module library is requested to review the service module.
The method of claim 15,

The control unit,

And storing the service module in the service module library when an approval signal for the service module is received from the service module library based on whether the service module complies with the service module protocol information.
Receiving a development signal for a service module for providing an open platform service;

Checking device installation information to be applied when generating the service module among device installation information for each of a plurality of devices generated by a plurality of manufacturers according to a device protocol;

Checking service module protocol information to be applied when generating the service module; And

Generating the service module including installation information for the service module based on the device installation information and the service module protocol information;

Service module development method comprising a.
The method of claim 17,

After receiving the development signal,

Checking whether to receive a request signal for the device installation information; And

Requesting the device installation information from a device library in which device installation information for each of the plurality of devices is stored according to the request signal;

Service module development method, characterized in that it further comprises.
The method of claim 18,

Requesting the service module protocol information from the service module library if the device installation information is not required;

Service module development method, characterized in that it further comprises.
The method of claim 19,

After the step of creating the service module,

Requesting a review of the service module from the service module library upon completion of the service module generation;

Receiving an approval signal for the service module from the service module library based on whether the service module complies with the service module protocol information; And

Storing the service module in the service module library when the approval signal is received;

Service module development method, characterized in that it further comprises.