KR102651672B1 - Switching devices for the front door that work with the home network system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a switching device for the entrance, which is installed in a household and connected to a main control pad that is wired and wirelessly connected to a server for controlling apartment complexes, and is installed outside the front door of the household. For this purpose, the user in the household goes out. A going out detection unit that detects, a display unit that turns on and displays screen data as the going out is detected, and when the going out is detected, an information request message is sent to the main control pad and then the corresponding data is received. , generates the screen data including the received data and a control button image for controlling devices in the household, then displays it on the display unit, and controls corresponding to the image manipulated according to the manipulation of the control button image. It includes a program that transmits a request signal to the main control pad, and the main control pad can provide a switching device for the entrance that applies a control signal to the device in the household based on the control request signal.

Description

Switching devices for the front door that work with the home network system}

The present invention relates to a switching device for an entrance that works with a home network system.

As is well known, with recent advances in information technology, various home network devices such as PCs, mobile phones, digital TVs, PDAs, and game consoles are being connected to a single network. As this network environment spreads into homes, patent registration 10-796893 Home network-related technologies such as are receiving great attention.

The above-described home network technology refers to an environment that connects home network devices within a home into a single network (topology) that allows them to share each other's digital data and use broadband communication. In a narrow sense, it connects home network devices within the home. It refers to the wired and wireless network equipment itself, and in a broad sense, home network includes not only the equipment but also middleware and services for integration/control/operation between home network devices.

In general, looking at a conventional home network system applied to a collective building structure such as an apartment, a common section is provided that is connected to multiple household units and manages the home networking of each household unit, and is configured to link certain functions with the common unit, and each unit It is divided into household divisions that perform individual home networking processing.

The common area consists of a security room monitoring unit that monitors the operating status of common entrance devices such as door locks and surveillance cameras installed in the common entrance and communicates with each household unit, and a HUB is provided to communicate and connect each household unit and the common unit. , A known SIP server (session initiation protocol server) is configured that is connected to the HUB and performs protocol processing.

At this time, the HUB is a means connected to the household unit so that signals can be transmitted and received to the door lock or speaker of the common entrance device.

Meanwhile, the household unit has a main control pad that generates operation signals for multiple devices located in each household and checks their operating status for the purpose of increasing the convenience of operating the multiple devices located in each household. Because of its configuration, it is also called a wall pad.

The main control pad, which is configured for each household, can generate control signals by communicating with household entrance devices such as door locks and cameras, display images of visitors, and perform power switching for the TV in the house. Detection signals from various sensors can be output, and operation signals for light switches can be input.

In addition, the main control pad is configured to transmit a control signal to a gas valve controller that opens and closes the gas valve, and to control other device controllers that control various other devices such as heating.

As described above, in a conventional home network system, devices in the home are controlled by a main control pad corresponding to a wall pad.

To control devices within the home, switches placed in each space within the home operate by being connected to the main control pad.

In addition, the entrance of the household is equipped with a household entrance device for opening the entrance door, but the entrance device installed in the entrance only performs the functions of an entrance door lock and a camera.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0134147 (published on November 23, 2016)

The present invention provides a control button image and various information that can control the devices inside the household when the resident of the household goes out, so that not only can the resident of the household control the devices inside the household when going out, but also receive the necessary information when going out. Provides a front door switching device that works with a home network system.

As a technical means for achieving the above-described technical problem, the entrance switching device linked to the home network system according to the embodiment of the present invention is installed in the household and connected to the main control pad that is wired and wirelessly connected to the server for apartment control. In the entrance switching device formed outside the front door of the household, the exit detection unit detects the exit of the user within the household, the display unit that turns on and displays screen data when the exit is detected, and When going out is detected, an information request message is sent to the main control pad and corresponding data is received, and the screen data including the received data and a control button image for controlling devices in the household is generated. A program that displays this on the display unit and transmits a control request signal corresponding to the manipulated image according to manipulation of the control button image to the main control pad, wherein the main control pad responds to the control request signal. Thus, a control signal can be applied to the devices within the household.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the program receives data including weather information, temperature, and fine dust status in response to the information request message, and uses the received data to set an outing mode, turn off all lights, turn off gas, and lift the elevator. Screen data including at least one control button image during control may be generated and displayed through the display unit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the main control pad provides an interface for setting the control target device and control status of the control target device in the household when in the away mode, and the control target device and control status set through the interface. Based on this, a control command data set is configured and stored in the memory, and the program generates an outing mode control request signal as the control button image corresponding to the outing mode is manipulated and transmits it to the main control pad, and the main control The pad may control the control target device using the control command data set stored in the memory in response to the away mode control request signal.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the program generates the screen data as the going out is detected and then supplies power to the display unit to display it and operates a counter that runs for a predetermined time, and the counter When execution is completed, the power supplied to the display unit can be cut off to turn off the display unit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the main control pad manages household control status data for the on or off state of each device in the household, and sends the household control status data to the entrance in response to the information request message. Transmitted to the switching device, the program manages control button images for each device in the household, selects the device requiring control based on the household control status data, and then screens containing the control button image corresponding to the selected device. Data can be displayed on the display unit.

According to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, when a resident of a household goes out, by providing a control button image and various information that can control the devices inside the household, not only can the device inside the household be controlled when the resident goes out, but also the resident can go out. Since the necessary information can be provided, not only can the usability of the entrance switching device be increased, but it can also improve the convenience of residents.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a home network system for operating a front door switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration of the entrance switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an example interface provided by the entrance switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a flowchart showing a process of controlling devices within a household using an entrance switching device in conjunction with a home network system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a process of controlling devices within a household using an entrance switching device in conjunction with a home network system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The detailed description below is provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices and/or systems described herein. However, this is only an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the terms described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, and may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification. The terminology used in the detailed description is merely for describing embodiments of the present invention and should in no way be limiting. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, singular forms include plural meanings. In this description, expressions such as “comprising” or “comprising” are intended to indicate certain features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof, and one or more than those described. It should not be construed to exclude the existence or possibility of any other characteristic, number, step, operation, element, or part or combination thereof.

Hereinafter, a home network system-linked entrance switching device and a device control method using the same according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a home network system for operating a front door switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration of a front door switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention. , Figure 3 is an example interface provided by the entrance switching device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the home network system including the entrance switching device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be installed and applied to apartments such as apartments, and includes a common entrance device 10 and a security room monitoring unit ( 12), it can be built across a common area 100 composed of components such as an elevator controller 14 and a SIP server 160, and a household section 120 composed of components installed in each household.

The common area 100 and the household unit 120 may be connected to each other through a hub 105 that connects them for communication. Specifically, the household unit 120 consists of a network structure built in each household, and a common area including a security room monitoring unit 12, a common entrance device 10, an elevator controller 14, and a SIP server 160. Communication to (100) can be performed through the hub (105).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the SIP server 160 is a computing device for performing integrated control of an apartment complex, and transmits and receives information through linkage with external servers, such as various information provision servers (not shown), through the Internet. can do.

This household unit 120 is located within each household, and can generate a control signal by communicating with the entrance switching device 200 equipped with a door lock and a camera, and display an image of a visitor, Power switching can be performed for the in-house TV 122, detection signals from various detectors 124 can be output, operation signals for the light switch 126 can be input, and its operating status can be checked. It may include a main control pad 140.

In addition, the main control pad 140 not only controls the state of the gas valve by transmitting a control signal to the gas valve controller 128, but also transmits a control signal to the other controller 130 for controlling various devices in the home. This can be configured to control various devices in the home.

Additionally, the main control pad 140 can receive various information through the SIP server 160. Specifically, the main control pad 140 can receive various information such as weather, temperature, fine dust status, etc. through the SIP server 160.

Additionally, the main control pad 140 can generate a control signal for controlling an elevator provided in a common entrance and transmit it to the elevator controller 14.

In particular, the main control pad 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention manages the control status of devices in the household, such as data on the on/off status of various devices (hereinafter referred to as 'household control status data'). , Household control status data can be transmitted to the entrance switching device 200 in response to an information request from the entrance switching device 200.

As described above, for communication with the entrance switching device 200, the main control pad 140 responds to the information request as it receives the information request from the entrance switching device 200 connected through a predetermined communication interface, for example, RS-485. In response, household control status data can be transmitted to the entrance switching device 200.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the household control state data includes light state data generated through the control state of the light switch 126, gas valve control state data generated through the control state of the gas valve controller 128, and various detectors. It may include sensor state data through 124, control state data of devices controlled by various controllers 130 generated through the control states of various controllers 130, etc.

The main control pad 140 receives various information such as weather and fine dust conditions through the SIP server 160 in response to an information request from the entrance switching device 200, and transmits the received information to the entrance switching device 200. can be transmitted to.

The entrance switching device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to the main control pad 140 through a communication interface, requests information, receives data in response, and uses the received data to connect devices within the household when going out. Screen data including a control interface capable of controlling can be displayed on the display unit 210.

To this end, the entrance switching device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an exit detection unit 202, a program 208 stored in the memory 206 in a form executable by at least one processor 204, A display unit 210, etc. may be provided.

The going out detection unit 202 detects whether or not the person is going out through the state of the front door, and when going out is detected, the program 208 stored in the memory 206 can be executed.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the exit detection unit 202 detects the door opening from the inside and then determines that the user in the household is going out based on this, or determines that the user is inside the household through a predetermined detection sensor (not shown). It detects going out to the outside, and accordingly, the program 208 stored in the memory 206 can be executed.

As the program 208 is stored and executed in the memory 206 in the form of firmware, it transmits an information request message through communication with the main control pad 140, and in response, receives data such as weather, fine first information, etc. Afterwards, the interface screen 300 including information corresponding to the received data and control button images can be displayed on the display unit 210.

As shown in FIG. 3, the interface screen 300 may be composed of an information display area 310 created based on received data and a control area 320 consisting of a control button image.

The information display area 310 not only includes an image but may also refer to a portion that can display various information based on received data. In particular, the program 208 receives household control status data from the main control pad 140 and then displays the current household control status information, that is, the operation on/off status of each device in the household, in the information display area 310 based on this. It can be displayed.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control area 320 may include an image of a control button that allows the user to operate, such as setting an outing mode, turning off all lights, controlling an elevator, and turning off gas.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 210 is a display device that allows input through touch, and according to the touch manipulation of the control button image in the control area 320, the program 208 operates on the touch-operated control button. A control request signal can be generated using the device identification information set in the image and then transmitted to the main control pad 140.

For example, as the image of a control button for setting the going out mode is touched, the program 208 may generate a control request signal for setting the going out mode and then transmit it to the main control pad 140. Accordingly, the main control pad 140 can control devices in the home using a control command data set set to the away mode.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control command data set set to the away mode is set by the user. To this end, the main control pad 140 not only sets each control target device in the household in the away mode, but also sets the control target device. Provides an interface to set the control status (on or off status) of the device, creates a control command data set using the control target device and control status set through the interface, and then manages it by storing it in the memory 142. can do.

Through this, the main control pad 140 controls the state of the control target device using the control command data set stored in the memory 142, which receives the control request signal for setting the outing mode from the entrance switching device 200. After generating a control signal for the device, the control device can be controlled to go out mode by applying it to the control device.

As the control button image for collective light-off is touched, the program 208 may generate a control request signal for collective light-off and then transmit it to the main control pad 140. Accordingly, the main control pad 140 can turn off the light by applying a control signal to turn off the light to the light switch 126.

As the image of the button for controlling gas shutoff is touched, the program 208 can generate a control request signal for shutting off the gas valve and then transmit it to the main control pad 140. Accordingly, the main control pad 140 can block the gas valve by applying a control signal for blocking the gas valve to the gas valve controller 128.

As the control button image for controlling the elevator is touched, the program 208 can generate a control request signal for controlling the elevator and then transmit it to the main control pad 140. Accordingly, the main control pad 140 can control the operation of the elevator by applying a predetermined control signal to the elevator controller 14.

Meanwhile, the program 208 can store and manage in the memory 206 data matching the control button image necessary for controlling devices in each household and the identification information of the device matched to the control button image, and manages the household control status data. As it is received, the control status information of each device in the household is displayed in the information display area 310, and the device requiring control is selected based on the household control status data, and the control button image corresponding to the selected device is stored in the memory ( 206) and can be displayed in the control area 320.

The program 208 can recognize the user's outing by the outing detection unit 202 and set the operation time of the display unit 210. Specifically, when going out is detected, the program 208 supplies power to the display unit 210 and executes the counter 212 whose operation time is set for a predetermined period of time, and the execution of the counter 212 ends. That is, as the operating time elapses, the power supplied to the display unit 210 can be cut off to turn off the display unit 210.

The process of controlling devices through an entrance switching device in the above-described home network system will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

Figure 4 is a flowchart showing a process of controlling devices within a household using an entrance switching device in conjunction with a home network system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 4, the entrance switching device 200 executes the program 208 when the user's going out is detected through the going out detection unit 202 (S400).

Accordingly, the program 208 transmits an information request message to the main control pad 140 and then receives data including various information (e.g., weather, temperature, fine dust status, etc.) in response ( S402, S404).

Afterwards, the program 208 uses data including various information to generate control screen data consisting of information providing screen data to be displayed in the information display area 310 and control button images to be displayed in the control area 320, thereby generating control screen data on the display unit. (210) is displayed (S406).

Then, the program 208 recognizes the operation of one of the control button images in the control screen data, that is, a touch operation (S408), and uses the identification information of the device matched to the touched control button image to determine the device. After generating a control request signal, it is transmitted to the main control pad 140 to request control (S410). Accordingly, the main control pad 140 can control the device by transmitting a control signal to the device corresponding to the device's identification information.

Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a process of controlling devices within a household using an entrance switching device in conjunction with a home network system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 5, the entrance switching device 200 executes the program 208 when the user's going out is detected through the going out detection unit 202 (S500).

Accordingly, the program 208 transmits an information request message to the main control pad 140 and then responds with data including various information (e.g., weather, temperature, fine dust status, etc.) and household control status. Receive data (S502, S504). To this end, the main control pad 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention can collect control status data of each device in the household, store it in the memory 142, and manage it.

Afterwards, the program 208 generates control status information for each device in the household and information to be provided to the user based on data including various information and household control status data, and then generates information to be displayed in the information display area 310 based on this. Generate provided screen data (S506).

In addition, the program 208 selects a control button image to be displayed in the control area 320 from the memory 206 (S508) using the generation control status data, and generates control screen data consisting of the selected control button image. After (S510), the information provision screen data and control screen data are displayed on the display unit 210 (S512).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the program 208 can extract devices requiring control based on household control status data and select a control button image corresponding to the extracted device.

Then, the program 208 recognizes the operation of any one of the control button images in the control screen data, that is, a touch operation (S514), and uses the identification information of the device matched to the touched control button image to determine the device. After generating a control request signal, it is transmitted to the main control pad 140 to request control (S516). Accordingly, the main control pad 140 can control the device by transmitting a control signal to the device corresponding to the device's identification information.

Meanwhile, combinations of each block in the attached block diagram and each step in the flow diagram may be performed by computer program instructions. Since these computer program instructions can be mounted on the processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, the instructions performed through the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment are described in each block of the block diagram. It creates the means to perform functions.

These computer program instructions can be stored in a computer-readable or computer-readable recording medium (or memory) that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement a function in a specific way, so that the computer can be used. Alternatively, instructions stored in a computer-readable recording medium (or memory) can produce manufactured items containing instruction means that perform the functions described in each block of the block diagram.

In addition, computer program instructions can be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, so a series of operation steps are performed on the computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a process that is executed by the computer and run on the computer or other program. Instructions that perform possible data processing equipment may also provide steps for executing the functions described in each block of the block diagram.

Additionally, each block may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that includes at least one or more executable instructions for executing specified logical function(s). Additionally, it should be noted that in some alternative embodiments it is possible for the functions mentioned in the blocks to occur out of order. For example, it is possible for two blocks shown in succession to be performed substantially at the same time, or it is possible for the blocks to be performed in reverse order depending on the corresponding function.

10: Common entrance equipment
12: Security room monitoring department
14: Elevator
100: Common area
120: Household book
122: TV at home
124: sensor
126: light switch
128: Gas valve controller
130: Other controllers
140: main control pad
160: SIP server
200: Switching device for entrance
202: Going out detection unit
204: processor
206: memory
208: program
210: display unit

Claims (4)

The common area, including the common entrance device, security room monitoring unit, elevator controller, and SIP server, and the household unit are interconnected through a hub that communicates,
The household unit consists of a network structure built in each household, communicates with the common area and a hub, is located within each household, and is connected to the main control pad that is connected wired or wirelessly to the SIP server of the common area for apartment control. And
A switch for the entrance that is installed outside the front door of the household and connected to the main control pad through a communication interface, requests information, receives data in response, and uses the received data to control devices in the household when going out. In the device,
an outing detection unit that detects outgoing of a user within the household;
A display unit that turns on and displays screen data when the going out is detected,
When the outing is detected, an information request message is transmitted to the main control pad and corresponding data is received, and the screen data including the received data and a control button image for controlling devices in the household is generated. Then, this is displayed on the display unit, and when the out-of-out detection unit detects that the user is out, power is supplied to the display unit and at the same time, a counter with a set operation time is run, and when the execution of the counter ends, the power to the display unit is turned off and turned off. A program that transmits a control request signal corresponding to the manipulated image to the main control pad according to the manipulation of the control button image,
The program receives data including weather information, temperature, and fine dust status in response to the information request message, and includes the received data and an image of at least one control button selected from setting an outing mode, turning off all lights, shutting off gas, and controlling an elevator. screen data including is generated and displayed through the display unit, and as the control button image corresponding to the going out mode is manipulated, a going out mode control request signal is generated and transmitted to the main control pad,
The main control pad provides an interface for setting the control target device and control status of the control target device in the household when in the away mode, and provides a control command data set based on the control target device and control status set through the interface. Configured and stored in the memory of the main control pad, manages household control status data for the on or off state of each device in the household, and sends the household control status data to the entrance switching device in response to the information request message. Sent to,
The program manages control button images for each device in the household, selects a device requiring control based on the household control status data, and then sends screen data including a control button image corresponding to the selected device to the display unit. displays on the display unit, generates a control request signal using identification information set in the touch-operated button image according to the touch manipulation of the control button image through the touch of the display unit, and transmits it to the main control pad,
The main control pad is a switching device for the entrance, characterized in that it controls devices in the home using a control command data set that is a control signal to the devices in the household based on a control request signal set to the going out mode.

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