KR102633675B1 - Method and system for controlling an apparatus based on wirless - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a notification device for notifying the occurrence of a situation, a wireless transmission module that is driven when the notification device is turned on and generates a device control signal and transmits it wirelessly, and a device for controlling the device as the device control signal is received. It includes a wireless reception module, wherein the wireless transmission module and the wireless reception module are connected through at least one repeater for mutual signal relay, and the repeater is activated upon reception of the device control signal and amplifies the received device control signal. and output, and the device control signal is transmitted to the wireless reception module through the repeater, thereby providing a wireless-based device control system.

Description

{Method and system for controlling an apparatus based on wirless}

The present invention relates to device control technology using wireless.

The content described below simply provides background information related to this embodiment and does not constitute prior art.

In general, the rooftop door used in emergencies is locked to prevent teenagers from derailing or falling from the rooftop of an apartment, or to prevent them from leaving an entertainment establishment without paying for food. In order to prevent students from leaving the classroom or attending lectures at a private academy without paying the tuition fee, the door used in an emergency is locked and then opened and used in an emergency.

Conventionally, when a fire breaks out under the management of such emergency doors and emergency evacuation is required, it is fortunate that a manager is on site and can immediately open the emergency door with a key. It has a big problem that can cause .

To solve these problems, various technologies are being developed to automatically open emergency doors when an emergency situation occurs.

In addition, when the entrance door and the place to control the door are located in different locations, various technologies exist for opening and closing the door. With recent developments in IT technology and wireless communication technology, it is possible to control the opening and closing of the door using wireless. The technology is being widely developed.

Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0268301 (2002.03.05.)

The present invention includes a wireless transmission module that is driven and controlled in conjunction with a notification device, at least one repeater that is wirelessly connected to the wireless transmission module to transmit and receive signals, and a wireless reception module that is wirelessly connected to the repeater and receives signals wirelessly to control the device. Provides a wireless-based device control system and method that can wirelessly control devices according to the operating status of a notification device.

In addition, the present invention provides a wireless-based device control system and method that can minimize signal delay by enabling communication between a wireless transmission module, at least one repeater, and a wireless reception module using FM frequencies in the UHF band. .

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

In order to solve the problem to be solved above, a wireless-based device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a notification device for notifying the occurrence of a situation, and when the notification device is turned on, it is driven to generate a device control signal. It includes a wireless transmission module that transmits wirelessly, and a wireless reception module that controls the device as the device control signal is received, and the wireless transmission module and the wireless reception module are connected through at least one repeater for mutual signal relay. The repeater is activated upon reception of the device control signal, amplifies and outputs the received device control signal, and the device control signal can be transmitted to the wireless reception module through the repeater.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the notification device is a fire notification device that is linked to a fire detector and receives power when a fire is detected by the fire detector and transmits a warning message to notify of the occurrence of a fire, the device It is an electronic door opening and closing device for controlling the opening and closing of a building door, and the wireless transmission module has a power jack connected to a power line that supplies power to the fire notification device, and generates the device control signal as power is applied from the power jack. It may include a control unit that transmits this wirelessly.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the notification device is an interphone for notifying situations such as a user's visit, the device is an electronic door clamp device for controlling the opening and closing of a door through which the user can enter, and the wireless transmission module According to the user's operation, external power is applied and driven on to generate a device control signal and transmit it wirelessly.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the wireless transmission module, repeater, and wireless reception module include a communication circuit for UHF FSK PLL data communication, and the communication circuit controls the device through wireless communication using the FM 447,863 MHz frequency. Signals can be transmitted and/or received.

In order to solve the problem to be solved above, the wireless-based device control method according to an embodiment of the present invention is that as the notification device for notifying the occurrence of a situation is driven on, the wireless transmission module connected to the notification device is driven on to control the device. Generating and transmitting a signal wirelessly, amplifying and transmitting a signal by at least one repeater that receives the device control signal, and receiving the device control signal from a wireless receiving module connected to the repeater, thereby receiving the wireless reception signal. The module may be activated to control a device connected to the wireless reception module using the device control signal.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the notification device is a fire notification device that is linked to a fire detector and receives power when a fire is detected by the fire detector and transmits a warning message to notify of the occurrence of a fire, or a user's visit and It is an intercom for notifying the same situation, and the device is an electronic door opening and closing device for controlling the opening and closing of a building door. The method of controlling the device is when the notification device is driven off or a preset time elapses after the notification device is driven on. Accordingly, the step of driving off the wireless transmission module may be further included.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the wireless transmission module, repeater, and wireless reception module can transmit and/or receive device control signals through wireless communication using the FM 447,863 MHz frequency.

According to the means for solving the problem of the present invention described above, a wireless transmission module that is driven and controlled in conjunction with a notification device, at least one repeater that is wirelessly connected to the wireless transmission module to transmit and receive signals, and is wirelessly connected to the repeater to receive signals wirelessly By providing a wireless-based device control system and method that can control devices wirelessly according to the operating state of the notification device using a wireless receiving module that controls the device, it is possible to control devices in different areas. .

In addition, according to the problem-solving means of the present invention described above, signal delay can be minimized by enabling communication between a wireless transmission module, at least one repeater, and a wireless reception module using FM frequencies in the UHF band.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a wireless-based device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing another example in which the device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
Figure 4 is a flowchart showing a wireless-based device control process according to an 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 wireless-based device control system and method will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a wireless-based device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the device control system can control the device 160 in the second area as a situation occurs in the first area. To this end, the situation occurrence notification device 10 installed in the first area ) and a wireless transmission module 100, a plurality of repeaters 120, and a wireless reception module 140 and device 160 installed in the second area.

The situation occurrence notification device 10 may be a device for notifying the occurrence of a situation, such as detecting a random call or detecting an emergency situation such as a fire.

The situation notification device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be linked with the wireless transmission module 100. Specifically, the situation occurrence notification device 10 may control the wireless transmission module 100 to operate by supplying power to the wireless transmission module 100 when the occurrence of the situation is detected.

For example, the situation notification device 10 may operate by receiving power through a fire detector in conjunction with a detector for detecting the occurrence of a situation, for example, a fire detector. In this case, power is supplied as the occurrence of a fire is detected. The situation occurrence notification device 10 is driven, and power is supplied to the wireless transmission module 100 connected to the situation occurrence notification device 10, so that the wireless transmission module 100 can operate.

That is, when the situation notification device 10 is in the driving off state, the wireless transmission module 100 is in the driving off state, and when the situation occurrence notification device 10 transitions to the driving on state, the wireless transmission module 100 is in the driving state. It can be in an on state.

Examples of the situation notification device 10 in an embodiment of the present invention may be a district alarm bell that operates in conjunction with a fire detector, or a device that operates in conjunction with an external intercom, but is not limited thereto.

When the situation notification device 10 operates, the wireless transmission module 100 receives power and operates to generate a device control signal and then transmit it wirelessly.

In particular, the wireless transmission module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can wirelessly transmit a device control signal using a frequency in the UHF band. Specifically, the wireless transmission module 100 can transmit a device control signal using the FM 447,863 MHz frequency among the frequencies in the UHF band.

The repeater 120 is for relaying device control signals, and can receive the device control signal transmitted from the wireless transmission module 100, amplify it, and then broadcast it.

At least one repeater 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be installed based on the distance between the first area and the second area. That is, when the first area and the second area are more than a preset distance, two or more repeaters 120 may be installed. In this case, the wireless transmission module 100 and the adjacent repeater 120 are amplified and broadcasted. The device control signal may be transmitted to the wireless reception module 140 in a manner that is received by another repeater 120 adjacent to one repeater 120 and then amplified and broadcast.

As a device control signal is received, the wireless reception module 140 can control the device 160 using it. Specifically, the wireless reception module 140 is connected to the device 160 wired or wirelessly and can control the device 160 wired or wirelessly as a device control signal is received.

As described above, in the device control system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the wireless transmission module 100, the plurality of repeaters 120, and the wireless reception module 140 transmit signals through UHF FSK PLL data communication. Can be transmitted and received. Specifically, the wireless transmission module 100, the plurality of repeaters 120, and the wireless reception module 140 can transmit and receive device control signals using the FM 447,863 MHz frequency among the frequencies in the UHF band.

Meanwhile, the wireless transmission module 100 may wirelessly broadcast a device control signal at preset time intervals when the situation notification device 10 maintains the operating state.

In addition, the wireless reception module 140 controls the device 160 to the first state as the device control signal is received, and then controls the device 160 to the second state when the device control signal is not received for a certain threshold time. You can control it. Here, when the device 160 is a door, the first state may be a door open state, and the second state may be a door closed state.

Additionally, the wireless transmission module 100, the plurality of repeaters 120, and the wireless reception module 140 may have the identifiers of neighboring devices set and stored in memory (not shown). That is, the identifier of the wireless transmission module 100 is set in the adjacent repeater 120, the identifier of the adjacent repeater 120 is set in the other adjacent repeater 120, and the wireless reception module 140 is set in the adjacent repeater 120. The identifier can be set. Accordingly, the wireless transmission module 100, the plurality of repeaters 120, and the wireless reception module 140 wirelessly broadcast a device control signal with its own identifier set, and the plurality of repeaters 120 and the wireless reception module 140 may operate when a device control signal with a set identifier is received.

Hereinafter, an example in which the device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention is actually applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example to which a device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another example to which a device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

In the case of Figure 2, the device 160 is an emergency door, for example, an electronic door lock 162 that is connected to an emergency door installed on the roof of a complex building and controls the opening and closing of the emergency door, and the situation notification device 10 is a fire detector 20 It may be an earth alarm bell (12) that operates in connection with ).

At this time, the wireless transmission module 100 may be provided with a power jack 101 to which a power line that supplies power to the earth alarm bell 10 is connected in order to be driven according to the operation of the earth alarm bell 12. That is, the earth alarm bell 12 operates by receiving power through the power line as a fire is detected by the fire detector 20, and in the case of power applied to the power line, the power jack 101 of the wireless transmission module 100 It can be supplied to the wireless transmission module 100 through .

In addition, the wireless transmission module 100 is supplied with power through a power line connected through the power jack 101, and thus has a power supply unit 102 for supplying power to each component, that is, the control unit 104 and the communication circuit 106. can be provided.

As power is supplied by the power supply unit 102, the wireless transmission module 100 is driven to generate a device control signal through the control unit 104 and transmit it wirelessly to the adjacent repeater 120 through the communication circuit 106. You can.

The wireless receiving module 140 receives a device control signal through at least one repeater 120, and controls the electronic door lock 162 using the device control signal to open the emergency door connected to the electronic door lock 162. You can.

In particular, when the earth alarm bell 12 is driven on, the wireless transmission module 100 can wirelessly broadcast a device control signal at preset time intervals, and when the earth alarm bell 12 is driven off, it is driven off. Device control signals may not be transmitted. At this time, the wireless reception module 140 may close the emergency door by controlling the electronic door lock 162 if the device control signal is not received for a preset time.

In the case of Figure 3, the device 160 is an electronic door lock 162 that can control the opening and closing of the door, and the situation notification device 10 is an intercom 14 installed adjacent to the door to request opening and closing of the door. It can be.

When a call is made to enter or exit the door through the intercom 14, the wireless transmission module 100 can be driven by any user, that is, the user who receives the call message. To this end, the wireless transmission module 100 can be operated by any user and may be provided with a switch 110 connected to an external power source 30.

That is, according to the operation of the switch 110, the wireless transmission module 100 is driven on by the external power source 30 and power can be supplied to the control unit 104 and the communication circuit 106 through the power supply unit 102. there is.

Accordingly, the wireless transmission module 100 can generate a device control signal through the control unit 104 and wirelessly transmit it to the adjacent repeater 120 through the communication circuit 106.

The wireless receiving module 140 receives a device control signal through at least one repeater 120, and controls the electronic door lock 162 using the device control signal, thereby opening the door connected to the electronic door lock 162. there is.

Meanwhile, the switch 110 may change from a pressed state to a non-pressed state as a preset time elapses. That is, the switch 110 connects the external power source 30 and the wireless transmission module 100 according to the user's pressing operation to drive the wireless transmission module 100 on, and returns to the non-free state as a preset time elapses. By changing this, the wireless transmission module 100 can be driven off by cutting off the power supply to the wireless transmission module 100.

Accordingly, the wireless transmission module 100 may be driven off and not transmit a device control signal. At this time, the wireless reception module 140 may close the door by controlling the electronic door lock 162 when the device control signal is not received for a preset time.

The operation process of the wireless-based device control system having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

Figure 4 is a flowchart showing a wireless-based device control process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, first, the device control system may perform a situation notification step (S200).

That is, the situation notification step (S200) is performed by the situation occurrence notification device 10, and is connected to the situation occurrence notification device 10 and receives signals from various devices, such as intercom calls, fire detection, emergency situation detectors, etc. This may mean that the situation occurrence notification device 10 is driven (or operated) by .

As the emergency notification device 10 is driven in this situation notification step (S200), the wireless transmission module 100 connected to the emergency notification device 10 is driven on to generate and transmit a device control signal. The transmission step (S210) can be performed. Here, the device control code may include the identifier of the wireless transmission module 100.

Afterwards, the device control system may perform a relay step (S220) through the repeater 120. Here, the relay step (S220) may be performed by the repeater 120 activated by a device control signal, that is, the repeater 120 is activated upon receipt of a device control signal containing a specific identifier, and the activated repeater 120 can relay the device control signal by amplifying the received device control signal and transmitting the device control signal including its identifier to the adjacent repeater 120.

Then, the device control system may perform a control step (S230) of the device 160 connected to the wireless reception module 140. That is, as a device control signal having an identifier corresponding to the repeater 120 adjacent to the wireless reception module 140 or a pre-registered identifier is received, the wireless reception module 140 uses the device control signal to control the device 160. It can be controlled in the first state.

Afterwards, the device control system may perform a control change step (S240) of the device 160. That is, the wireless receiving module 140 counts the time after the device control signal is received and checks whether the preset time has elapsed. As a result of the check, if the preset time has elapsed, the wireless receiving module 140 controls the device 160 in the first state. It can be changed to the second state.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the device 160 is an electronic door opening and closing device, the first state may mean a door open state, and the second state may mean a door closed state.

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: Situation notification device
100: wireless transmission module
120: repeater
140: wireless receiving module
160: device

Claims (7)

A notification device for notifying the occurrence of a situation,
a wireless transmission module that is driven as the notification device is driven on, generates a device control signal and transmits it wirelessly;
It includes a wireless reception module that controls the device as the device control signal is received,
The wireless transmitting module and the wireless receiving module are connected through at least one repeater for mutual signal relay,
The repeater is activated upon receipt of a device control signal and amplifies and outputs the received device control signal,
A wireless-based device control system, characterized in that the device control signal is transmitted to the wireless reception module through the repeater.
According to paragraph 1,
The notification device is a fire notification device that is linked to a fire detector, receives power when a fire is detected by the fire detector, and transmits a warning message to notify of the occurrence of a fire,
The device is an electronic door opening and closing device for controlling the opening and closing of building doors,
The wireless transmission module,
A power jack connected to a power line that supplies power to the fire notification device,
A wireless-based device control system comprising a control unit that generates the device control signal as power is applied from the power jack and then transmits the device control signal wirelessly.
According to paragraph 1,
The notification device is an interphone for notifying situations such as a user's visit,
The device is an electronic door clamp device for controlling the opening and closing of a door through which the user can enter,
The wireless transmission module is a wireless-based device control system characterized in that the external power is applied and driven on according to the user's operation to generate a device control signal and transmit it wirelessly.
According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The wireless transmission module, repeater, and wireless reception module include a communication circuit for UHF FSK PLL data communication,
The communication circuit is a wireless-based device control system characterized in that it transmits and/or receives device control signals through wireless communication using the FM 447,863 MHz frequency.
As the notification device for notifying the occurrence of a situation is turned on, a wireless transmission module connected to the notification device is turned on to generate a device control signal and transmit it wirelessly;
amplifying and transmitting the device control signal by at least one repeater;
As the wireless receiving module connected to the repeater receives the device control signal, the wireless receiving module is activated and controls the device connected to the wireless receiving module using the device control signal. Device control method.
According to clause 5,
The notification device is a fire notification device that is linked to a fire detector and receives power when a fire is detected by the fire detector and transmits a warning message to notify of the occurrence of a fire. It is a fire notification device or an interphone for notifying situations such as a user's visit,
The device is an electronic door opening and closing device for controlling the opening and closing of building doors,
The device control method is,
A wireless-based device control method further comprising turning off the wireless transmission module as the notification device is turned off or a preset time elapses after the notification device is turned on.
According to claim 5 or 6,
A wireless-based device control method, wherein the wireless transmission module, repeater, and wireless reception module transmit and/or receive device control signals through wireless communication using the FM 447,863 MHz frequency.

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