KR20170072118A - Power supplying device and reset method for power receiving device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A power supply device and a method for resetting a power supply device using the same are provided. The power supply device includes a power supply pin that is supplied with power from the outside and supplies power from the outside to a networking device and controls the relay to supply or cut off power supplied from the outside to the networking device A relay control circuit connected to the LAN network via the networking device and connected to the networking device in a wired or wireless manner and for transmitting a network connection confirmation message to the networking device and for receiving, from the networking device, Determining whether a communication failure has occurred according to whether the network connection response message is received within a predetermined time after the network module receiving the network connection response message and the network connection confirmation message, And a control unit for sending a control command to the relay control circuit to turn off the power supplied to the networking device and resetting the networking device when the new failure occurs.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a power supply device and a method of resetting the power supply device using the power supply device.

The present invention relates to a power supply device and a method of resetting a power supply device using the same.

BACKGROUND ART [0002] As a number of smart devices are used in a space such as a home and a workplace recently, a networking device such as a wireless access point has become a very important device in the communication environment of the space. A wireless access point represents a device that allows a wireless device to connect to a wired device. In general, a wireless access point is connected to a wired network and can relay data between the wireless device and other devices on the wired network. A wireless access point used in a home or work space may perform a function of assigning a private IP address to a wired or wirelessly connected device and transmitting an IP packet between a plurality of networks .

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-1242165, Mar. 03, 2013

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a power supply device capable of detecting when a communication failure occurs in a networking device or a network connected device receiving power from a power supply device and automatically resetting and recovering the power receiving device, And to provide a method of resetting the power receiving device.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems which are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a power supply device including: a power supply pin that is supplied with power from an external source and supplies power supplied from the outside to a networking device; A relay control circuit connected to the networking device in a wired or wireless manner and connected to the LAN network through the networking device, the networking device being connected to the networking device by a network connection confirmation message And a network module for receiving a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message from the networking device, and a controller for determining whether the network connection response message is received within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message And a control unit for transmitting a control command to the relay control circuit to turn off the power supplied to the networking device and resetting the networking device when the communication failure occurs do.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a power supply device including: a power supply pin that receives power from the outside and supplies power from the outside to a networking device; A relay control circuit connected to the networking device by a wired or wireless connection and connected to the LAN network through the networking device and transmitting a network connection confirmation message to a LAN or WAN network component, A network module for receiving a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message from the LAN or WAN network configuration; and a network module for receiving the network connection response message within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message Once you whether the communication failure determining whether, and the interference will occur, depending on a controller which sends a control command to the relay control circuit and power supply and re-block to be supplied to the networking device, resetting the network device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a power supply device including: a power supply pin that is supplied with power from the outside and supplies power supplied from the outside to a networking device; A relay control circuit coupled to the networking device and connected to the LAN network through the networking device for sending a network configuration information request to the networking device, A network module for receiving a network setting information response corresponding to the network setting information request from the device, and analyzing network address allocation details included in the network setting information response, After you have determined whether or not, and the communication failure occurs, a control unit that transmits a control command to the relay control circuit and a power supply cut off and re-supplied to the networking device, resetting the network device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a power supply device including: a power supply pin that is supplied with power from the outside and supplies power supplied from the outside to a network connected device; A relay control circuit connected to the LAN network through the networking device and connected to the network connected device by wire or wirelessly, the network connected device being connected to the network connected device, A network module for transmitting a connection confirmation message and receiving a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message from the network connected device; The control unit transmits a control command to the relay control circuit to disconnect and re-supply the power to the network connected device to determine whether a communication failure has occurred, And a control unit for resetting the connected device.

In some embodiments of the invention, the network connection acknowledgment message may correspond to a ping command.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of resetting a power receiving device using a power supply device, the power supply device being supplied with power from the outside, Supplying power to the networking device, being connected to the networking device in a wired or wireless manner, and being connected to the LAN network through the networking device, the method comprising: transmitting a network connection confirmation message to the networking device; Determining whether a communication failure has occurred according to whether a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message is received from the networking device within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message, Controlling the relay so that the power supplied to the networking device is cut off and then supplied again to reset the networking device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of resetting a power receiving device using a power supply device, the power supply device being supplied with power from the outside, Supplying power to the networking device, being connected to the networking device in a wired or wireless manner, and being connected to the LAN network through the networking device, the method comprising: transmitting a network connection confirmation message to a LAN or WAN network configuration Determining whether a communication failure has occurred according to whether a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message is received from the LAN or WAN network configuration within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message, And controlling the relay to turn off the power supplied to the networking device and reset the networking device if the communication failure occurs.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of resetting a power receiving device using a power supply device, the power supply device being supplied with power from the outside, Providing a power supply to the networking device, being wired or wirelessly connected to the networking device, and being connected to the LAN network through the networking device, the method comprising: transmitting a network configuration information request to the networking device; Receiving a network setting information response corresponding to the network setting information request from the networking device, analyzing the network address allocation details included in the network setting information response, determining whether a communication failure has occurred Once you have the step of determining, and a communication failure occurs, the power to be supplied to the relay control to the network device re-supplied after the block and a step of resetting the networking device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of resetting a power receiving device using a power supply device, the power supply device being supplied with power from the outside, Supplying power to the network connected device, connecting the networking device with a wired or wireless connection, and connecting to the LAN network through the networking device, the method comprising: transmitting a network connection confirmation message to the network connected device Determining whether a communication failure has occurred according to whether a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message is received from the network connected device within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message And resetting the network connected device by controlling the relay to shut down and then re-supply power to the network connected device if a communication failure occurs.

In some embodiments of the invention, the network connection acknowledgment message may correspond to a ping command.

Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the power supply device of the present invention and the reset method of the power receiving device using the power supply device of the present invention, it is possible to transmit a network connection confirmation message, request network configuration information according to whether a network connection response message corresponding thereto is received, And analyzing the network address allocation details included in the network setting information response and determining whether a communication failure has occurred in the networking device or the network connected device receiving the power from the power supply device It is possible to automatically reset and recover the power receiving device by detecting the communication failure occurring in the power receiving device and shutting off the power supplied to the power receiving device and re-supplying the power.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a schematic view of a network system to which a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
2 is a block diagram schematically showing a detailed configuration of a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic view showing the external appearance of a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a networking device using a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a networking device using a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a networking device using a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a networking device using a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a schematic diagram of a network system to which a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied.
9 is a schematic view of a network system to which a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied.
10 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a network connected device using a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a schematic diagram of a network system to which a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and the manner of achieving them, will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It is to be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but may be modified in various ways.

Although the first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements, components and / or sections, it is needless to say that these elements, components and / or sections are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, element or section from another element, element or section. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first element, the first element or the first section mentioned below may be the second element, the second element or the second section within the technical spirit of the present invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of illustrating embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. The terms " comprises "and / or" comprising "used in the specification do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements in addition to the stated element. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in a sense commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In addition, commonly used predefined terms are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless explicitly defined otherwise.

1 is a schematic view of a network system to which a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIG. 1, a network system 1000 includes a wireless access point 10, a LAN switch 20, a WAN router 30, a user terminal 40, and a power supply device 100.

The wireless access point 10 is wirelessly connected to one or more user terminals 40. The wireless access point 10 and the one or more user terminals 40 constitute a wireless LAN network. The wireless access point 10 is connected to the LAN switch 20 by wire. The wireless access point 10 connects the wireless LAN network to the wired LAN network. The wireless access point 10 relays data between the LAN switch 20 and the user terminal 40 wirelessly connected to the wireless access point 10. Through the wireless access point 10, the user terminal 40 can send and receive data to the wired LAN network. The wireless access point 10 may function as a wired / wireless IP (Internet Protocol) router, and may assign a private IP address to one or more user terminals 40, respectively.

The LAN switch 20 is connected by wire to the wireless access point 10 and one or more user terminals 40. The LAN switch 20 configures a wired LAN network together with the wireless access point 10 and one or more user terminals 40. The LAN switch 20 is connected to the WAN router 30. The LAN switch 20 relays data between the wireless access point 10, the WAN router 30, and the user terminal 40 wiredly connected to the LAN switch 20.

The LAN switch 20 may include an address table in which a Media Access Control (MAC) address and a port number are recorded. The LAN switch 20 can refer to the address table and forward the data packet to the port corresponding to the destination MAC address of the received data packet. The LAN switch 20 may broadcast the received data packet to all the ports.

The WAN router 30 is connected to the LAN switch 20. The WAN router 30 connects different networks, i.e., a LAN network and a WAN network (e.g., the Internet). Through the WAN router 30, the user terminal 40 and the power supply device 100 can send and receive data to the WAN network.

The WAN router 30 establishes a path between the LAN network and the WAN network. The WAN router 30 may include a routing table. The WAN router 30 selects an optimal route for the received data packet by referring to the routing table, and can forward the data packet to the corresponding route.

The user terminal 40 represents a computer system used by a user. For example, the user terminal 40 may be a computer system such as, but not limited to, a desktop, a laptop, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet, User terminal 40 may be any other computer system (e.g., a kiosk, set-top box, any electronic device with embedded computer system) that is not illustrated.

The power supply device 100 is connected by wire to a predetermined networking device. As used herein, the term " networking device " refers to nodes and nodes that make up a network, nodes and networks, and devices that connect networks and networks. The power supply device 100 is connected to the LAN access point 10 and the power supply device 100 is connected to the LAN access point 10 via the LAN switch 20 and the LAN access point 10, And may be connected to any networking device not shown, including the WAN router 30.

The power supply device 100 is supplied with power from the outside (for example, an outlet) and supplies power supplied from the outside to the networking device. The power supply device 100 may be connected to a networking device by wire to transmit and receive data. Through the networking device, the power supply device 100 can connect to a wired or wireless LAN network.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a detailed configuration of a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a view schematically showing an external appearance of a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the power supply device 100 includes an input unit 110, an output unit 120, a network module 130, a control unit 140, a surge protection circuit 150, an AC-to-DC conversion circuit 151, A zero crossing circuit 152, a relay control circuit 160, and power pins 170 and 180.

The input unit 110 may receive information and / or commands from a user. For example, the input unit 110 may include a button, a key, a touch sensor, a microphone, or the like disposed on the outer surface of the power supply device 100. The input unit 110 is connected to the power supply device 100 so as to control the operation of the power supply device 100. The power supply device 100 is connected to the power supply device 100, . ≪ / RTI > The input unit 110 may be used for other functions and operations not illustrated.

The output unit 120 may notify the user of various types of information. For example, the output unit 120 may include a light emitting element, a display panel, a speaker, or the like disposed on an outer surface of the power supply device 100. The output unit 120 may be used to indicate an operation state of the power supply device 100, that is, a communication connection state with the registered device, or a supply state of the power supply to the external device. Output 120 may be used for other functions and operations not illustrated.

The network module 130 is connected to the registered device via wire / wireless, and transmits / receives data to / from the registered device. The network module 130 may use any one of wireless communication methods such as WiFi, WiMax, Bluetooth, ZigBee, and Z-Wave. The network module 130 may transmit data received from the registered device to the control unit 140 and may transmit the data received from the control unit 140 to the registered device. The network module 130 may be configured to include a LAN card and / or a wireless transceiver.

The control unit 140 collectively controls the functions and operations of the power supply device 100. The control unit 140 can perform various data collection, calculation, processing, and control of other components. The control unit 140 may include an application for this purpose. The control unit 140 may include a processor such as an MCU (Micro Controller Unit), a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processor Unit), an AP (Application Processor)

The surge protection circuit 150 is disposed between the power supply pin 170 and the relay control circuit 160 and is connected to the power supply device 100 and / or an external device to which power is supplied from the surge, Lt; / RTI >

The AC-DC conversion circuit 151 converts AC power supplied from the power supply pin 170 into DC power and supplies the DC power to the configuration of the controller 140 and the like.

The zero crossing circuit 152 checks timing for relay control in a zero crossing manner and transmits timing information to the control unit 140 for stable operation when the relay (not shown) is turned on / off.

The relay control circuit 160 controls the relay according to a control command of the controller 140 to supply or cut off the power supplied from the power pin 170 to the external device.

The power pin 170 is a connection terminal of the power supply device 100 that is supplied with power from an external power source (for example, a socket). The power supply pin 180 is a connection terminal of a power supply device 100 that is connected to an external device to supply power to the external device.

As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply device 100 may be formed in a shape similar to an insertion port of a receptacle so that a plug of an external device can be inserted, but the present invention is not limited thereto. And a power switch that is disposed on a power cable connecting the power source of the power source and an external device that receives power.

Using the components described above, the power supply device 100 can perform power management for an external device that receives power from the power supply device 100. For example, the power supply device 100 may cut off the power supply to the external device when the current supplied from the power supply pin 170 is equal to or greater than the reference current value. The power supply device 100 may operate in two steps to notify the user of the supply current when the supply current is equal to or greater than the first reference current value and to warn the user and to stop the supply of power when the supply current is equal to or greater than the second reference current value. Thereby, the power supply device 100 can block the overload and protect the external device from the surge.

1, if the external device receiving the power supply is a networking device, and the networking device experiences a communication failure due to a surge in data traffic on the network, a software error of the controller, or other reasons, The providing device 100 can detect this and automatically re-initialize the networking device by shutting down and then resupplying power to the networking device to recover the networking device.

4 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a networking device using a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, in step S210, the power supply device 100 transmits a network connection confirmation message to the networking device from which power is supplied. For example, the network connection confirmation message may be transmitted by the ping command, but is not limited thereto. In this case, the network connection confirmation message may include an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo request. The number, size, and response time limit of packets transmitted in the network connection confirmation message can be variously modified according to the embodiment. Then, in step S220, within a predetermined time, the power supply device 100 receives a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message from the networking device. If the networking device is operating normally, the network connection response message is normally received within a predetermined time period.

Subsequently, in step S230, the power supply device 100 transmits the network connection confirmation message to the networking device again with a predetermined time period tP1. If a network connection response message is not received from the networking device within a predetermined time, the power supply device 100 determines that a communication failure has occurred in the networking device in step S240.

Then, in step S250, if a communication failure occurs, the power supply device 100 controls the relay to cut off the power supplied to the networking device and supply the power again, thereby resetting the power of the networking device. Then, in step S260, after a predetermined time delay, monitoring of the communication state of the networking device can be continued by transmitting a network connection confirmation message to the networking device, as described above.

5 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a networking device using a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the power supply device 100 may send a network connection confirmation message to a LAN or WAN network configuration, and not a networking device, and receive a network connection response message from a LAN or WAN network configuration. As used herein, the term " LAN or WAN network configuration " refers to the remaining networking devices and node devices, excepting the networking devices that receive power from the power supply device 100, which constitute the network. For example, when the power supply device 100 is connected to the wireless access point 10, the power supply device 100 may be connected to the LAN switch 20, the WAN router 30, the user terminal 40, A network connection confirmation message can be transmitted to a remote host server or a DNS server.

In step S330, the power supply device 100 transmits a network connection confirmation message to the LAN or WAN network configuration, and if the network connection response message is not received from the LAN or WAN network configuration within a predetermined time, The supply device 100 determines that a communication failure has occurred in the networking device receiving power from it.

6 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a networking device using a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in step S410, the power supplying device 100 transmits a network setting information request to the networking device from which power is received. Subsequently, in step S420, the power supply device 100 receives a network setting information response corresponding to the network setting information request from the networking device. For example, network configuration information requests can be sent by the ipconfig command, but not limited to this. In this case, the network configuration information response may include all data associated with the current network configuration values (e.g., IP address, default gateway, subnet mask, etc.). Then, in step S430, the power supply device 100 analyzes the network address (for example, IP address) allocation details included in the network setting information response, and confirms that the network address is assigned to the power supply device 100 . In this way, if the networking device is operating normally, the network address is normally assigned to the powering device 100.

Then, in step S440, the power supply device 100 transmits the network setting information request to the networking device again with a predetermined time period tP2. Subsequently, in step S450, the power supply device 100 receives a network setting information response corresponding to the network setting information request from the networking device. Then, in step S460, the power supply device 100 analyzes the network address allocation details included in the network setting information response, and confirms that the network address is not assigned to the power supply device 100. [ If the network address is not normally assigned to the power supply device 100, then in step S470, the power supply device 100 determines that a communication failure has occurred in the networking device (even if an abnormal network address is assigned) .

Next, in step S480, if a communication failure occurs, the power supply device 100 controls the relay to cut off the power supplied to the networking device and supply the power again, thereby resetting the power of the networking device. Then, in step S490, after a predetermined time delay, monitoring of the communication state of the networking device can be continued by transmitting a network setting information request to the networking device, as described above.

7 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a networking device using a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the power supply device 100 may concurrently transmit a network connection confirmation message to a LAN or WAN network configuration and send a network configuration information request to a networking device that receives power from the network connection confirmation message. If the network connection response message is not received from the LAN or WAN network configuration within a predetermined time, and / or the network address allocation details included in the network setting information response are analyzed, the network address is transmitted to the power supply device 100 If it is confirmed that the power supply device 100 has not been allocated, the power supply device 100 may determine that a communication failure has occurred in the networking device.

Although not explicitly shown, the power supply device 100 may concurrently transmit a network connection confirmation message and a network configuration information request to a networking device that receives power from the power supply device 100.

The power supply device 100 may receive the network address of the networking device for transmitting the network connection confirmation message or the network setting information request from the networking device or the registered device or may be inputted in advance from the user.

8 is a schematic diagram of a network system to which a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIG. 8, in comparison with the network system 1000 of FIG. 1, in the network system 2000, the power supply device 100 is wirelessly connected to a networking device to transmit and receive data. Through the networking device, the power supply device 100 can connect to a wired or wireless LAN network.

In the network system 2000 of FIG. 8, the power supply device 100 can perform substantially the same method of resetting the networking device described with reference to FIGS.

9 is a schematic view of a network system to which a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied.

9, in comparison with the network systems 1000 and 2000 of FIGS. 1 and 8, in the network system 3000, the power supply device 100 supplies power supplied from the outside to the network connected device. As used herein, the term " network connected device " refers to a node corresponding to a node constituting a network and connected to another node device or network by a networking device. The power supply device 100 may be a desktop, a laptop, a kiosk, a computer, a personal computer, a notebook computer, The system may power any networked device not shown, including any embedded electronic device.

The power supply device 100 may be wirelessly connected to a networking device to transmit and receive data. Through the networking device, the power supply device 100 can connect to a wired or wireless LAN network.

In the network system 3000 described with reference to FIG. 9, when the data traffic of the network surges, a software error of the controller, or other reasons causes a communication failure in the network connected device, the power supply device 100 By detecting this and re-supplying power to the network-connected device, the network-connected device can be automatically reset to recover the network-connected device.

10 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of resetting a network connected device using a power supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, in step S610, the power supply device 100 transmits a network connection confirmation message to the network connected device from which power is supplied. Then, in step S620, within a predetermined time, the power supply device 100 receives a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message from the network connected device. In the case where the network connected device operates normally, the network connection response message is normally received within a predetermined time.

Then, in step S630, the power supply device 100 transmits the network connection confirmation message to the network connected device again with a predetermined time tP3. If the network connection response message is not received from the network connected device within a predetermined time, the power supply device 100 determines that a communication failure has occurred in the network connected device in step S240.

Then, in step S650, if a communication failure occurs, the power supply device 100 controls the relay to cut off the power supplied to the network connected device, and then resupply the power to reset the power of the network connected device. Then, in step S660, after the predetermined time delay, monitoring of the communication status of the network connected device can be continued by transmitting a network connection confirmation message to the network connected device, as described above.

The power supply device 100 may receive the network address of the network connected device for transmitting the network connection confirmation message from the registered device or may be input from the user in advance.

Alternatively, the power supply device 100 transmits a network connection confirmation message to all connectable network addresses (e.g., all private IP addresses), disconnects the power supplied to the network connected device, Address of the network connected device, and obtain the network address of the network connected device by confirming the network address where the network connection response message is not received.

11 is a schematic diagram of a network system to which a power supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied.

11, in comparison with the network system 3000 of FIG. 9, in the network system 4000, the power supply device 100 is wired to a predetermined networking device. The power supply device 100 may be connected to the LAN switch 20 and the power supply device 100 may be connected to the LAN switch 20. For convenience of explanation, And may be connected to any networking device not shown, including the WAN router 30.

The power supply device 100 may be connected to the network-connected device by wire to transmit and receive data. Through the power supply device 100, the network connected device can connect to a wired or wireless LAN network.

In the network system 4000 of FIG. 11, the power supply device 100 can perform substantially the same method of resetting the network connected device described with reference to FIG. The power supply device 100 may send a network connection confirmation message to any networked device or directly to the network connected device.

In the network system to which the power supply device according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied, a plurality of LAN switches 20 may be connected to the WAN router 30, although not explicitly shown. Further, according to the embodiment, the wireless access point 10 may be directly connected to the WAN router 30. [ The network architecture can be variously modified according to the embodiment. Also, according to an embodiment, one or more user terminals 40 may be wired to the wireless access point 10.

The methods described in connection with the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented with software modules executed by a processor. The software modules may reside in RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or any form of computer readable recording medium known in the art .

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood. Therefore, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

10: Wireless access point
20: LAN switch
30: WAN router
40: User terminal
100: Power supply device

Claims (10)

A power pin that is supplied with power from the outside and supplies the power supplied from the outside to a networking device;
A relay control circuit for controlling the relay to supply or cut off the power supplied from the outside to the networking device;
A network connection device connected to the networking device in a wired or wireless manner and connected to the LAN network through the networking device and transmitting a network connection confirmation message to the networking device and receiving a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message from the networking device, A network module for receiving the network module; And
Determines whether or not a communication failure has occurred in the networking device according to whether the network connection response message is received within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message, and transmits a control command to the relay control circuit And resetting the networking device by shutting off the power supplied to the networking device and then re-supplying the power to the networking device. A power supply pin that is supplied with power from the outside and supplies the power supplied from the outside to the networking device;
A relay control circuit for controlling the relay to supply or cut off the power supplied from the outside to the networking device;
Wherein the network connection device is connected to the networking device in a wired or wireless manner and is connected to the LAN network through the networking device and transmits a network connection confirmation message to a LAN or WAN network component, A network module for receiving a network connection response message corresponding to the message; And
Determines whether or not a communication failure has occurred in the networking device according to whether the network connection response message is received within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message, and transmits a control command to the relay control circuit And a controller for shutting off and then supplying power to the networking device to reset the networking device. A power supply pin that is supplied with power from the outside and supplies the power supplied from the outside to the networking device;
A relay control circuit for controlling the relay to supply or cut off the power supplied from the outside to the networking device;
Wherein the network setting device is connected to the networking device in a wired or wireless manner and is connected to the LAN network through the networking device and transmits a network setting information request to the networking device, A network module for receiving the network module; And
Wherein the control unit analyzes the network address allocation details included in the network setting information response and determines whether or not a communication failure has occurred in the networking device according to the analysis result. And a controller for shutting off and then supplying power to the networking device to reset the networking device. A power pin that is supplied with power from the outside and supplies power supplied from the outside to a network connected device;
A relay control circuit for controlling the relay to supply or cut off the power supplied from the outside to the network connected device;
A network connection device connected to the networking device via a wired or wireless network and connected to the LAN network through the networking device and transmitting a network connection confirmation message to the network connected device, A network module for receiving a connection response message; And
Determining whether or not a communication failure has occurred in the network connected device according to whether the network connection response message is received within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message and if a communication failure occurs, And a control unit for transmitting the power to the network connected device and for resetting the network connected device by shutting off the power supplied to the network connected device and supplying the power again. The method according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 4,
Wherein the network connection confirmation message corresponds to a ping command. A method of resetting a power receiving device using a power supply device,
Wherein the power supply device is supplied with power from the outside, supplies power supplied from the outside to the networking device, is wired or wirelessly connected to the networking device, is connected to the LAN network through the networking device,
The method comprises:
Sending a network connection confirmation message to the networking device;
Determining whether a communication failure has occurred in the networking device according to whether a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message is received from the networking device within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message; And
Controlling the relay to reset the networking device by turning off and then supplying power to the networking device if a communication failure occurs. A method of resetting a power receiving device using a power supply device,
Wherein the power supply device is supplied with power from the outside, supplies power supplied from the outside to the networking device, is wired or wirelessly connected to the networking device, is connected to the LAN network through the networking device,
The method comprises:
Transmitting a network connection confirmation message to a LAN or WAN network configuration;
Determining whether a communication failure has occurred in the networking device according to whether a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message is received from the LAN or WAN network configuration within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message ; And
Controlling the relay to reset the networking device by turning off and then supplying power to the networking device if a communication failure occurs. A method of resetting a power receiving device using a power supply device,
Wherein the power supply device is supplied with power from the outside, supplies power supplied from the outside to the networking device, is wired or wirelessly connected to the networking device, is connected to the LAN network through the networking device,
The method comprises:
Sending a network configuration information request to the networking device;
Receiving a network configuration information response corresponding to the network configuration information request from the networking device;
Analyzing the network address allocation details included in the network setting information response, and determining whether a communication failure has occurred in the networking device according to the analysis result; And
Controlling the relay to reset the networking device by turning off and then supplying power to the networking device if a communication failure occurs. A method of resetting a power receiving device using a power supply device,
Wherein the power supply device is supplied with power from the outside, supplies power supplied from the outside to the network connected device, is connected to the networking device in a wired or wireless manner, is connected to the LAN network through the networking device,
The method comprises:
Transmitting a network connection confirmation message to the network connected device;
Determines whether a communication failure has occurred in the network connected device according to whether a network connection response message corresponding to the network connection confirmation message is received from the network connected device within a predetermined time after transmitting the network connection confirmation message step; And
And resetting the network connected device by controlling the relay to shut down and then re-supply power to the network connected device if a communication failure occurs. 10. A method according to any one of claims 6, 7 or 9,
Wherein the network connection confirmation message corresponds to a ping command.

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