JP6448901B2 - Peripheral device control system and method based on topology - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling a peripheral device based on a topology formed according to a situation of a host device.

  As the performance of devices and peripherals has improved, devices and peripherals can provide various functions. Also, as communication technology improves, devices are connected to each other by peripheral devices and various topologies. In addition, the device and the peripheral device can selectively perform a predetermined function among the various functions of the device and the peripheral device due to the connection relationship between the device and the peripheral device.

  Therefore, depending on the status of the device, an appropriate peripheral device needs to form a topology with the device, and the device and the peripheral device need to be effectively connected to each other. There is a need for a technology that can effectively control devices with different devices and peripheral devices included in the topology.

  One embodiment of the present invention provides a topology-based peripheral device control system and method capable of effectively controlling a peripheral device by forming a topology including the host device and the peripheral device according to the status of the host device.

  Also, an embodiment of the present invention provides a topology-based peripheral device control system and method in which an application for controlling peripheral devices is effectively provided in a host device and a main peripheral device.

  In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides a topology-based peripheral device control system and method capable of effectively controlling peripheral devices in the changed topology when the topology is changed.

  In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides a topology-based peripheral device control system and method in which sub-peripheral firmware is effectively provided in the sub-peripheral device.

  As a technical means for solving the technical problem, a method in which a host device controls a peripheral device includes a step of searching for a peripheral device, and the search based on a topology formation criterion matched with a situation of the host device. Determining a main peripheral device and a sub-peripheral device from the connected peripheral devices, connecting the main peripheral device, the sub-peripheral device, and the host device based on the topology formation criteria, and the main peripheral device and the sub-device Controlling the peripheral device.

  The status of the host device includes the type of content executed by the host device, and the topology formation standard includes a standard related to the type of peripheral device included in the topology, the host device, and the topology according to the type of content. And standards relating to the connection relationship between the main peripheral device and the sub peripheral device.

  The status of the host device includes a type of service provided by the host device, and the topology formation standard includes a standard regarding the type of peripheral device included in the topology according to the type of service, the host device, the main And standards relating to the connection relationship between the peripheral devices and the sub-peripheral devices.

  The status of the host device includes a user of the host device, and the topology formation criterion includes a criterion related to a type of peripheral device included in the topology by the user, the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub-periphery. Including standards related to equipment connectivity.

  The topology formation standard includes a standard regarding a type of peripheral device included in the topology according to an attribute of the main peripheral device, and includes a standard regarding a connection relationship between the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub peripheral device.

  The method for controlling the peripheral device by the host device also includes receiving an application for controlling the main peripheral device from a server, and installing an application for controlling the main peripheral device in the host device. The main peripheral device is controlled by the host device based on the provided application.

  The method for the host device to control the peripheral device further includes providing application information related to an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device, and based on the provided application information, An application for controlling the sub peripheral device is provided in the main peripheral device.

  The topology forming standard is a standard for forming the topology based on the functions of the main peripheral device and the sub peripheral device, and the main peripheral device and the sub device included in the topology according to the functions of the main peripheral device and the sub peripheral device. Peripheral devices are defined.

  The method for controlling the peripheral device by the host device also includes the step of checking the topology including the changed sub-peripheral device by changing the sub-peripheral device around the host device, and the changed sub-peripheral device. Coupling the modified sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device based on a topology including the peripheral device.

  The method for the host device to control the peripheral device also includes receiving firmware of the sub-peripheral device corresponding to the function of the sub-peripheral device from the host device, and providing the received firmware to the main peripheral device. The firmware is provided from the main peripheral device to the sub-peripheral device.

  The function of the sub peripheral device is determined based on the connection relationship of the sub peripheral device, the main peripheral device, and the host device.

  As technical means for solving the technical problem, a host device forms a topology with a peripheral device by executing at least one program, a memory storing at least one program, and the peripheral device. A processor that controls the at least one program to search for a peripheral device, and based on a topology formation criterion matched to the status of the host device, from the searched peripheral device to the main peripheral device and Defining a sub-peripheral device, coupling the main peripheral device, the sub-peripheral device and the host device based on the topology formation criteria, and controlling the main peripheral device and the sub-peripheral device. The instruction word to perform is included.

  The status of the host device includes the type of content executed by the host device, and the topology formation standard includes a standard regarding the type of peripheral device included in the topology according to the type of content, the host device, the main And standards relating to the connection relationship between the peripheral devices and the sub-peripheral devices.

  The status of the host device includes a type of service provided by the host device, and the topology formation standard includes a standard regarding the type of peripheral device included in the topology according to the type of service, the host device, the main And standards relating to the connection relationship between the peripheral devices and the sub-peripheral devices.

  A method in which a main peripheral device controls a sub-peripheral device includes a step of receiving device information related to the sub-peripheral device from a host device, a step of receiving status information about the status of the host device from the host device, and a topology formation standard Acquiring topology setting information; determining a sub-peripheral device included in the topology based on the status information and the topology setting information; the host device and the determined sub-peripheral device; and the main peripheral device And controlling the sub-peripheral device based on control information received from the host device.

1 is a schematic diagram of a peripheral device control system that controls peripheral devices around a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a peripheral device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub peripheral device 3000 by a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart of a method in which a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention selects a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub peripheral device 3000 according to the status of the host device 1000 and controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000. 5 is a flowchart of a method in which a main peripheral device 2000 selects a sub peripheral device 3000 according to a status of a host device 1000 and controls the sub peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention acquires information about peripheral devices from the peripheral devices and a server 4000. 4 is a flowchart of a method for a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention to acquire device information related to a peripheral device through NFC (Near Field Communication) communication. 3 is a flowchart of a method for a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention to acquire device information about a peripheral device through BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy) communication. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention acquires information about peripheral devices from a gateway 5000 and a server 4000. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 and peripheral devices form a topology according to the type of content executed by the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 and peripheral devices form a topology according to the type of content executed by the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 and peripheral devices form a topology according to the type of service performed by the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 and peripheral devices form a topology according to the type of service performed by the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and peripheral devices form a topology by a user of the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and peripheral devices form a topology by a user of the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to an attribute of a main peripheral device 2000 to which the host device 1000 is connected according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 and a peripheral device form a topology according to an attribute of a main peripheral device 2000 to which the host device 1000 is connected according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart of a method for connecting a host device 1000, a main peripheral device 2000, and a sub peripheral device 3000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart of a method for connecting a host device 1000, a main peripheral device 2000, and a sub peripheral device 3000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub peripheral device 3000 by a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub peripheral device 3000 by a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub peripheral device 3000 by a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart of a method for changing a topology in which a host device 1000 is formed according to an embodiment of the present invention and controlling peripheral devices based on the changed topology. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a topology is changed when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and peripheral devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a topology is changed when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and peripheral devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a topology is changed when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and peripheral devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a topology including a host device 1000 is changed when an environment of the host device 1000 is changed according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a method for upgrading the firmware of a sub-peripheral device 3000 by a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart of a method for updating the firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 by the host device 1000 based on the connection relationship of the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart of a method for a host device 1000 to update firmware of a sub-peripheral device 3000 when functions of the sub-peripheral device 3000 are updated according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart of a method for determining whether a main peripheral device 2000 and a sub peripheral device 3000 form a topology according to an embodiment of the present invention, and connecting the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 to each other. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a peripheral device is connected to and controlled by a host device 1000 according to a predetermined topology during reproduction of a moving image on the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a service for controlling power of peripheral devices in a home. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a peripheral device is connected to a host device 1000 according to a predetermined topology during execution of a cooking service of the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a peripheral device to be controlled is selected by a user input from peripheral devices searched by a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a service performed on a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is selected by user input. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example in which one of recommended topologies is selected by user input in the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface for peripheral device control displayed on a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a user interface for peripheral device control is generated in the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a user interface for peripheral device control is generated in the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a user interface for peripheral device control is generated in the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram of a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an application DB and a peripheral device DB included in a memory 1060 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which control commands and status information are transmitted and received between a host device 1000 and a peripheral device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

    Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily perform the embodiments. However, the present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly describe the present invention in the drawings, parts not related to the description are omitted, and like parts are denoted by like reference numerals throughout the specification.

    Throughout the specification, when a part is “connected” to another part, this is not only “directly connected”, but also “electrically” with other elements in between. This includes cases where they are “connected”. Also, when a part “includes” any component, this means that it does not exclude other components but includes other components unless otherwise stated.

    Further, in this specification, the topology means a connection form between devices (nodes). The topology includes a physical topology and a logical topology, and the topology is defined by a physical or logical connection configuration between devices belonging to the topology structure. For example, the topology is provided in the connection relationship between devices, the connection method between devices, the data transmission speed between devices, the flow of data transmitted between devices (data flow), the type of signals transmitted between devices, and the devices. It is distinguished from other topologies by at least one of the types of applications provided, but is not limited thereto.

    Further, the topology in this specification includes a host device, a main peripheral device, and a sub peripheral device. The host device is connected to the main peripheral device, and the main peripheral device is connected to the sub peripheral device. In addition, at least one of the host device and the main peripheral device controls the sub peripheral device.

    Further, in this specification, the host device, main peripheral device, and sub-peripheral device forming the topology are determined by the position of the device in the topology structure and the role of the device with respect to other devices. Therefore, the device operates in at least one of the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub peripheral device in the formed topology.

    In addition, at least one of the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub-peripheral device is, for example, a smart phone, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a laptop, a media player, a PC, a GPS (global positioning system) device, And other mobile or non-mobile computing devices, but not limited thereto. In addition, at least one of the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub-peripheral device includes an electric appliance and various devices provided in the house, for example, a TV, lighting, a refrigerator, an audio device, a washing machine, a refrigerator, an oven, Including, but not limited to, gas ranges, home gateways, gaming devices, electronic blackboards and touch tables.

    Further, in this specification, the status (context) of the host device is a status related to at least one of the operation of the host device, the user of the host device, the peripheral environment of the host device, and the attribute of the host device. For example, the status of the host device is determined by the type of content executed by the host device, the type of service provided by the host device, the user of the host device, and the attributes of the host device. Further, for example, the status of the host device may be determined by the position of the host device 1000, the weather where the host device is located, the temperature, the movement of the host device, and the like. However, it is not limited to these.

    Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

    FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a peripheral device control system that controls peripheral devices around a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    As shown in FIG. 1, the peripheral device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a host device 1000, at least one main peripheral device 2000, at least one sub peripheral device 3000, and a server 4000.

    In the peripheral device control system according to the embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined topology is determined according to the status of the host device 1000, and the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 are determined according to the determined topology.

    The defined host device 1000, main peripheral device 2000, and sub-peripheral device 3000 are connected to each other according to a defined topology, and at least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the host device 1000 controls the sub-peripheral device 3000. To do. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one sub-peripheral device 3000 may control the main peripheral device 2000 or the host device 1000.

    The determined host device 1000, main peripheral device 2000, and sub-peripheral device 3000 are connected to each other in a wired or wireless manner. The specified host device 1000, main peripheral device 2000, and sub peripheral device 3000 include, for example, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy), NFC (Near Field Communication), RFID (Radio). (Frequency Identification) is connected to each other using at least one communication method, but is not limited thereto. Further, the defined host device 1000, main peripheral device 2000, and sub-peripheral device 3000 are connected through, for example, an HDMI (registered trademark) cable, an RGB cable, or connected through a socket, but are not limited thereto. It is not a thing.

    FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a peripheral device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    The host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 are determined according to the status of the host device 1000. Specifically, the host device 1000 can search for peripheral devices around the host device 1000, and determines the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 among the searched peripheral devices based on the status of the host device 1000.

    Referring to FIG. 2, the main peripheral device 2000 connected to the host device 1000 is, for example, a TV and a display device, and the sub peripheral device 3000 is a gas range, a refrigerator, a telephone, a speaker, and a microphone. For example, the TV is connected to the host device 1000, a gas range, a refrigerator, and a telephone, and the display device is connected to the host device 1000, a speaker, and a microphone.

    The host device 1000 or TV can control a gas range, a refrigerator, and a telephone, and the host device 1000 or display device can control a speaker and a microphone.

    For example, when the host device 1000 enters the house, the host device 1000 or the TV changes the telephone mode to the vibration mode. In addition, when a telephone call is received by the telephone, the telephone displays outgoing information on the TV screen by controlling the TV.

    FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 by the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    In step S300, the host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices around the host device 1000 and acquires peripheral device information related to the searched peripheral devices. The host device 1000 receives a peripheral device identification value (for example, an SSID) from peripheral devices around the host device 1000, and acquires information about the peripheral device from the server 4000 based on the received peripheral device identification value.

    The host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices using, for example, NFC, Zigbee (registered trademark) communication, RFID communication, UWB (Ultra Wide Band) communication, and Bluetooth communication. However, the host device 1000 is limited to these. It is not a thing.

    Also, for example, information on peripheral devices includes information on functions of peripheral devices, information on communication methods in which peripheral devices are used, connection information for connecting to peripheral devices, information on applications provided in peripheral devices, peripheral devices It includes at least one of information related to an application for controlling and information related to a control command of a peripheral device, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S310, the host device 1000 determines a predetermined topology and peripheral devices included in the topology based on the status of the host device 1000.

    The status of the host device 1000 is a status related to at least one of the operation of the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000, the peripheral environment of the host device 1000, and the attributes of the host device 1000. For example, the status of the host device 1000 is determined by the type of content executed by the host device 1000, the type of service provided by the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000, and the attributes of the host device 1000. Further, for example, the status of the host device 1000 may be determined by the position of the host device 1000, the weather where the host device 1000 is located, the temperature, the movement of the host device 1000, and the like. However, it is not limited to these.

    The host device 1000 acquires topology setting information related to the topology formation standard from the server 4000, and selects a predetermined topology based on the acquired topology setting information, the searched peripheral device, and the status of the host device 1000. Further, the host device 1000 selects the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 included in the selected topology from the searched peripheral devices. For example, when the host device 1000 reproduces a moving image, the host device 1000 selects the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the peripheral devices related to the moving image reproduction based on the topology setting information acquired from the server 4000. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and the host device 1000 may determine the topology formation standard based on the user input and generate the topology setting information. In this case, a separate UI for setting the topology formation standard is displayed on the host device 1000.

    On the other hand, in the above description, it has been described that the host device 1000 first searches for a peripheral device and selects a peripheral device included in the topology from the searched peripheral devices. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The host device 1000 may first determine the status of the host device 1000, and search for peripheral devices related to the determined status of the host device 1000. Further, the host device 1000 may first determine the topology related to the status of the host device 1000 and search for peripheral devices related to the determined topology.

    In addition, the host device 1000 provides the server 4000 with information about the searched peripheral device and information about the status of the host device 1000, and based on the provided information, the topology in which the server 4000 is formed, the main peripheral device 2000, and A sub-peripheral device 3000 is defined. In this case, the host device 1000 may receive information on the topology defined by the server 4000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000. However, it is not limited to this.

    In step S320, the host device 1000 connects the host device 1000 and the selected peripheral device based on the confirmed topology. The host device 1000 connects the main peripheral device 2000 to the host device 1000 based on the confirmed topology.

    Further, the host device 1000 connects the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 to each other based on the confirmed topology. In this case, the host device 1000 provides the connection information of the main peripheral device 2000 to the sub-peripheral device 3000, or provides the connection information of the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000, but is not limited thereto. is not.

    In step S330, the host device 1000 provides an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 acquires an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the server 4000 based on the identification value of the main peripheral device 2000. In addition, the host device 1000 provides the acquired application in the host device 1000.

    In step S340, the host device 1000 provides the main peripheral device 2000 with application information related to an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. Based on the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000, the host device 1000 acquires application information related to an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the server 4000. The application information related to the application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 includes, for example, link information for downloading the application file and the application file, but is not limited thereto.

    Further, the host device 1000 can provide the acquired application information to the main peripheral device 2000, and the main peripheral device 2000 provides an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 based on the provided application information. 2000.

    In step S350, the host device 1000 controls at least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000. The host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000 so that the main peripheral device 2000 can control the sub peripheral device 3000. Further, the host device 1000 may directly control the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000. However, it is not limited to this.

    Meanwhile, the host device 1000 may provide information related to an application for controlling the host device 1000 to at least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000. Further, the host device 1000 may provide information related to an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 to the sub peripheral device 3000. In this case, the main peripheral device 2000 controls the host device 1000, or the sub peripheral device 3000 controls at least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the host device 1000.

    FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method in which the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention selects the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 according to the status of the host device 1000 and controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000. It is.

    In step S400, the host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices. The host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices using, for example, NFC, ZigBee communication, RFID communication, UWB communication, and Bluetooth communication.

    In steps S405 and S410, the host device 1000 receives an identification value from the peripheral device. The identification value of the peripheral device includes, for example, an SSID and a model number, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S415, the host device 1000 provides the identification value of the peripheral device to the server 4000.

    In step S420, the server 4000 provides device information regarding peripheral devices to the host device 1000. Based on the identification value of the peripheral device received from the host device 1000, the server 4000 acquires device information related to the peripheral device from a DB (not shown) in the server 4000 or an external server (not shown). The device information related to the peripheral device includes, for example, information related to the function of the peripheral device, information related to the communication method in which the peripheral device is used, connection information for connecting to the peripheral device, information related to the application provided in the peripheral device, peripheral device Including at least one of information on an application for controlling the device and information on a control command of a peripheral device, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S425, the server 4000 provides topology setting information to the host device 1000. The topology setting information is information relating to a topology formation standard, and is used to determine peripheral devices included in the topology and to determine a connection relationship between the host device and the peripheral devices. The topology setting information includes information regarding the status of the host device 1000 and how the topology should be formed by peripheral devices around the host device 1000.

    In step S430, the host device 1000 checks the status of the host device 1000. The host device 1000 has at least one of the type of content executed by the host device 1000, the type of service provided by the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000 and the attributes of the host device 1000, and the environment of the host device 1000. Check.

    For example, the host device 1000 confirms whether the host device 1000 plays a moving image or music. In addition, the host device 1000 confirms the resolution of the moving image reproduced by the host device 1000 and the type of codec used for reproducing the moving image. Further, for example, the host device 1000 confirms whether the moving image file played back by the host device 1000 is a file stored in the host device 1000 or a file stored in an external server (not shown). To do.

    Further, for example, the host device 1000 includes, as services provided by the host device 1000, a power management service, a home theater service, a game service, a TV viewing service, a chat service, a document creation service, a search service, a telephone service, and a video playback service. Check at least one of them.

    Further, for example, the host device 1000 confirms whether the user of the host device 1000 is a parent or a child, and confirms the service use authority of the user of the host device 1000.

    For example, the host device 1000 confirms whether the host device 1000 is a public device or a private device. For example, the shared device is a device used by all family members, and the personal device is a device used by a specific person in the family, but is not limited thereto.

    Further, for example, the host device 1000 confirms the position, weather, time, luminance around the host device 1000, and movement of the host device 1000 as the environment of the host device 1000. However, the host device 1000 is not limited to these. Absent.

    In step S435, the host device 1000 determines a predetermined topology and peripheral devices included in the topology based on the confirmed situation. The host device 1000 determines a predetermined topology based on the topology setting information and the status of the host device 1000, and selects peripheral devices included in the topology from the searched peripheral devices. The host device 1000 determines the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 from the searched peripheral devices.

    In this case, the host device 1000 recommends to the user a topology including the peripheral devices related to the status of the host device 1000 among the searched peripheral devices, and the host device 1000 is included in the topology and topology based on the user input. Define peripheral devices. For example, when the host device 1000 plays a moving image, the host device 1000 is connected to the TV (main peripheral device), and the TV (main peripheral device) is connected to a speaker (sub peripheral device) and illumination (sub peripheral device). A predetermined topology is recommended to the user so as to be connected to the device.

    In step S440, the host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000. In this case, the host device 1000 acquires in advance connection information regarding the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000.

    In step S445, the host device 1000 provides connection information for connection with the sub peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000. In this case, the host device 1000 acquires in advance connection information related to the sub peripheral device 3000 from the sub peripheral device 3000 or the server 4000.

    In step S455, the host device 1000 provides and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 acquires in advance information related to an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000, and provides the host device 1000 with an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The information about the application includes, for example, an application file and link information for downloading the application file. If an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 is already provided in the host device 1000, the host device 1000 can perform an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 without separate installation.

    In step S460, the main peripheral device 2000 provides and executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. The main peripheral device 2000 acquires in advance information related to an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000 or the server 4000, and provides the main peripheral device 2000 with an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. When the main peripheral device 2000 acquires information related to an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the host device 1000 stores information related to the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. Obtained in advance from the device 3000 or the server 4000.

    If the main peripheral device 2000 is already provided with an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000, the main peripheral device 2000 can execute an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 without separate installation. .

    In step S465, the host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000, and in step S470, the main peripheral device 2000 controls the sub peripheral device 3000. The main peripheral device 2000 controls the sub peripheral device 3000 based on a command from the host device 1000, but is not limited thereto.

    FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method in which the main peripheral device 2000 selects the sub peripheral device 3000 according to the status of the host device 1000 and controls the sub peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    In step S500, the host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices. The host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices using, for example, NFC, ZigBee communication, RFID communication, UWB communication, and Bluetooth communication. Further, the host device 1000 receives the identification value from the peripheral device, and acquires device information related to the peripheral device from the server 4000 using the received identification value. Device information related to peripheral devices includes, for example, information related to functions of peripheral devices, information related to communication methods in which peripheral devices are used, connection information for connecting to peripheral devices, information related to applications provided in peripheral devices, and control of peripheral devices Including at least one of information on an application to be performed and information on a control instruction of a peripheral device, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S505, the host device 1000 determines the status of the host device 1000. The host device 1000 has at least one of the type of content executed by the host device 1000, the type of service provided by the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000 and the attributes of the host device 1000, and the environment of the host device 1000. Check.

    In step S <b> 510, the host device 1000 provides device information regarding the peripheral device to the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 determines the main peripheral device 2000 from the searched peripheral devices, and provides the main peripheral device 2000 with device information related to the searched peripheral devices. In this case, the host device 1000 determines the main peripheral device 2000 from the searched peripheral devices based on the status of the host device 1000.

    However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main peripheral device 2000 may be already connected to the host device 1000. In this case, the host device 1000 provides device information related to the searched peripheral device to the connected main peripheral device 2000.

    In step S515, the host device 1000 provides status information regarding the status of the host device 1000 to the main peripheral device 2000.

    In step S520, the server 4000 provides topology setting information to the main peripheral device 2000. The server 4000 provides topology setting information to the main peripheral device 2000 in response to a request from the host device 1000 or the main peripheral device 2000.

    In step S525, the main peripheral device 2000 determines the topology and sub-peripheral devices 3000 included in the topology based on the status of the host device 1000. The main peripheral device 2000 determines the topology and sub-peripheral devices 3000 included in the topology based on the status information of the host device 1000, topology setting information, and peripheral device information.

    In step S530, the host device 1000 provides and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 acquires in advance information related to an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000, and provides the host device 1000 with an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The information about the application includes, for example, an application file and link information for downloading the application file. If an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 is already provided in the host device 1000, the host device 1000 can perform an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 without separate installation.

    In step S535, the main peripheral device 2000 provides and executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. The main peripheral device 2000 acquires in advance information related to an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000 or the server 4000, and provides the main peripheral device 2000 with an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. When the main peripheral device 2000 acquires information related to an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the host device 1000 stores information related to the application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. Obtained in advance from the device 3000 or the server 4000.

    If the main peripheral device 2000 is already provided with an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000, the main peripheral device 2000 can execute an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 without separate installation. .

    In step S540, the host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000, and in step S545, the main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the sub peripheral device 3000.

    The host device 1000 acquires connection information related to the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000 in advance, and connects the host device 1000 to the main peripheral device 2000 using the acquired connection information.

    In addition, the host device 1000 acquires connection information related to the sub peripheral device 3000 from the sub peripheral device 3000 or the server 4000, and provides the acquired connection information to the main peripheral device 2000. The main peripheral device 2000 connects the main peripheral device 2000 to the sub peripheral device 3000 using the provided connection information. However, it is not limited to this.

    In step S550, the host device 1000 can control the main peripheral device 2000. In step S555, the main peripheral device 2000 can control the sub peripheral device 3000. The main peripheral device 2000 controls the sub peripheral device 3000 based on a command from the host device 1000, but is not limited thereto.

    Referring to FIG. 6, the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention searches for the peripheral devices A to F, and receives identification values (eg, SSID) from the searched peripheral devices A to F, respectively. In addition, the host device 1000 requests the device information regarding the peripheral devices A to F from the server 4000 by transmitting the received identification value to the server 4000. Further, the server 4000 acquires device information related to the peripheral devices A to F from a DB (not shown) or an external server (not shown) in the server 4000 based on the identification values of the peripheral devices A to F. Further, the server 4000 transmits the acquired device information to the host device 1000.

    The device information is, for example, information on the function of the peripheral device, information on a communication method in which the peripheral device is used, connection information for connecting to the peripheral device, information on an application provided in the peripheral device, and controlling the peripheral device. Includes at least one of information related to the application and information related to the control command of the peripheral device, but is not limited thereto.

    The functions of the peripheral devices are distinguished by the topology including the peripheral devices and the types of other devices included in the topology. For example, when the peripheral device is illumination, if the illumination is included in topology A, the illumination can function as a mood light (a function in which the illumination is continuously turned on), and if the illumination is included in topology B, The lighting can function to blink.

    FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method in which the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention acquires device information related to peripheral devices through NFC communication.

    In step S700, as the host device 1000 and the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 approach within the first short-range communication radius, in steps S702 and S704, the host device 1000 and the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 respectively perform the first short-range communication. Sense the occurrence. The first short-range communication is, for example, NFC communication.

    In step S706, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 transmits the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the host device 1000 through NFC communication. The identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 includes, for example, the SSID, the model, the product number, and the user ID of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S708, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 transmits information for connecting the second short-range communication and application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the host device 1000 through NFC communication. The second short-range communication is a communication method different from NFC communication, and includes, for example, Bluetooth communication and WIFI communication, but is not limited thereto. Also, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 is connected to at least one of the host device 1000 and other peripheral devices 2000 or 3000 through the second short-range communication.

    The application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 includes information related to an application provided in the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 and information related to an application for controlling the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, but is not limited thereto. .

    In step S710, the host device 1000 authenticates the peripheral device 2000 or 3000. The host device 1000 receives the promised authentication information received from the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 and authenticates the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 using the received authentication information.

    In step S712, the host device 1000 transmits the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the server 4000. In step S714, the server 4000 transmits device information about the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the host device 1000.

    FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method in which the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention acquires device information related to peripheral devices through BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy) communication.

    In step S800, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 broadcasts the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, information for second short-range communication connection, and application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000. For example, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 broadcasts the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, information for connecting the second short-range communication, and application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 through BLE communication. The second short-range communication is a communication method different from BLE communication and includes, for example, NFC communication and WIFI communication, but is not limited thereto. Also, the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 is connected to at least one of the host device 1000 and other peripheral devices 2000 or 3000 through the second short-range communication. The application information related to the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 includes information related to an application provided in the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 and information related to an application for controlling the peripheral device 2000 or 3000, but is not limited thereto. Absent.

    In step S800, the host device 1000 detects BLE communication and receives the broadcasted information from the peripheral device 2000 or 3000.

    In step S <b> 802, the host device 1000 authenticates the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 by receiving the broadcasted information. The host device 1000 receives authentication information promised in advance from the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 and authenticates the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 using the received authentication information.

    In step S804, the host device 1000 transmits the identification value of the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the server 4000. In step S806, the server 4000 transmits device information about the peripheral device 2000 or 3000 to the host device 1000.

    FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention acquires information about peripheral devices from the gateway 5000 and the server 4000.

    Referring to FIG. 9, a host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is connected to a gateway 5000, and the gateway 5000 is connected to peripheral devices A to C. Further, the host device 1000 receives the identification values (for example, SSID) of the peripheral devices A to C from the gateway 5000. The gateway 5000 is, for example, a home gateway in a home network, but is not limited thereto. The gateway 5000 is one of various peripheral devices around the host device 1000.

    In addition, the host device 1000 transmits the received identification value to the server 4000, thereby requesting the server 4000 for device information regarding the peripheral devices A to C. Further, the server 4000 acquires device information related to the peripheral devices A to C from a DB (not shown) or an external server (not shown) in the server 4000 based on the identification values of the peripheral devices A to C. Further, the server 4000 transmits the acquired device information to the host device 1000.

    10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 and peripheral devices form a topology according to the type of content executed by the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 10A, when a moving image is played back by the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 are determined based on, for example, the resolution and storage position of the moving image played back by the host device 1000. It is done.

    Also, as shown in FIG. 10A, when a video is played back by the host device 1000, the host device 1000 connects the TV to the main peripheral device 2000, and the TV has a speaker and lighting connected to the sub-peripheral device 3000. The Further, the host device 1000 can stream the reproduced moving image to the TV, and the TV provides the sound data of the moving image to the speaker.

    In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV sets and executes an application for controlling at least one of the speaker and the lighting. In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV turns on the illumination power and adjusts the luminance of the illumination. Further, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV turns on the speaker and adjusts the volume of the speaker.

    Referring to FIG. 10B, when music is played back by the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000, for example, the beat rate, sampling frequency, and storage position of the music file played back by the host device 1000 It is determined based on.

    As shown in FIG. 10B, when music is played back by the host device 1000, an amplifier is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 to the host device 1000, and the telephone, speakers, and lighting are connected to the sub-periphery by the amplifier. It is connected to the device 3000. In this case, the telephone connected to the host device 1000 is a peripheral device that interferes with the user's music impression. In addition, the host device 1000 provides sound data of music to be played to the amplifier, the amplifier processes the sound data, and provides the processed sound data to the speaker. In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the amplifier is provided with an application for controlling at least one of a speaker, a telephone, and lighting. In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the amplifier adjusts the luminance of the illumination by turning on the illumination power. In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the amplifier turns on the power of the speaker to adjust the volume of the speaker. In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the amplifier reduces the bell volume of the telephone.

    11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 and peripheral devices form a topology according to the type of service performed by the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 11A, when a TV viewing service is provided by the host device 1000, a TV is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 in the host device 1000, and a peripheral device that can interfere with the user's TV viewing is a sub device. The peripheral device 3000 is connected to the TV. For example, a refrigerator, a washing machine, and a light are connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 in the TV. In this case, a list of peripheral devices that interfere with TV viewing is displayed on the TV screen, and the peripheral devices selected based on user input are connected to the TV and controlled by the TV or the host device 1000. In this case, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV provides and executes an application for controlling the peripheral device selected based on the user input.

    Further, the host device 1000 can stream the reproduced moving image to the TV, and the TV displays the moving image. Also, the TV generates a UI for monitoring and controlling the state of the refrigerator, the washing machine, and the lighting, and displays the generated UI on the TV screen. In response to a command from the host device 1000, the TV turns off the refrigerator and the washing machine and adjusts the brightness of the illumination.

    Referring to FIG. 11B, when the chat service is provided by the host device 1000, audio and lighting are connected to the main peripheral device 2000 in the host device 1000. Further, the host device 1000 interprets text input by the user through the chat service. The host device 1000 confirms the emotional state of the user from the text input by the user using various kinds of natural language interpretation methods. The host device 1000 selects music to be provided to the audio according to the emotional state of the user, and provides the selected music data to the audio. In addition, the host device 1000 adjusts the luminance of illumination according to the emotional state of the user. For example, if it is determined that the user feels good from a message input by the user through the chat service, the host device 1000 provides dance music to the audio and adjusts the lighting to be bright.

    12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 and peripheral devices form a topology depending on who the user of the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is.

    Referring to FIG. 12A, when a user of the host device 1000 is a parent and a moving image is played back on the host device 1000, a TV is connected to the host device 1000 to the main peripheral device 2000, and a speaker and a lighting device are connected to the TV. The peripheral device 3000 is connected. In this case, all kinds of moving images are displayed on the TV without any limitation. Further, the host device 1000 can stream the reproduced moving image to the TV, and the TV provides the sound data of the moving image to the speaker. In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV turns on the illumination power to adjust the brightness of the illumination. Further, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV turns on the speaker and adjusts the volume of the speaker.

    Referring to FIG. 12B, when the user of the host device 1000 is a parent and a moving image is played back on the host device 1000, the TV is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 in the host device 1000, and the headphone and the illumination are sub-connected on the TV. The peripheral device 3000 is connected. In this case, the types of moving images displayed on the TV are limited. Further, the host device 1000 can stream the reproduced moving image to the TV, and the TV provides the sound data of the moving image to the headphones. In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV turns on the illumination power to adjust the brightness of the illumination. In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV turns on the power of the headphones to adjust the volume of the headphones. The headphones are wireless headphones, and the headphones may control the volume of the TV based on the remaining battery power of the headphones. In this case, the headphones acquire an application for controlling the TV in advance from at least one of the host device 1000, the TV, and the server 4000, and provide the application acquired in advance.

    13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 and the peripheral device form a topology according to the attribute of the main peripheral device 2000 to which the host device 1000 is connected according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 13A, when a shared peripheral device A is connected to the host device 1000 as a main peripheral device 2000, the shared peripheral device B includes a shared peripheral device B and a shared peripheral device C as sub-peripherals. It is connected as a device 3000.

    13B, when a private peripheral device F is connected to the host device 1000 as the main peripheral device 2000, the personal peripheral device F includes the personal peripheral device G and the personal device. Peripheral device H is connected as sub-peripheral device 3000.

    The shared peripheral device is a device used by a plurality of users, for example, a device used by all family members, or a device used by anyone in public places. The personal peripheral device is a device used by at least one specific person, for example, a device used by a specific person in the family. Also, for example, at home, TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and living room lighting are shared peripherals that can be controlled by all family members. Room lighting, PCs, and mobile phones are controlled by specific members of the family members. A personal peripheral that can be used. Also, for example, in a company, a printer is a shared peripheral device, and a PC is a personal peripheral device.

    14A and 14B are flowcharts of a method of connecting a host device 1000, a main peripheral device 2000, and a sub peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 14A, the host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 (step S1400), and the host device 1000 provides connection information of the sub peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000 (step S1402). In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 using the provided connection information (step S1404).

    Referring to FIG. 14B, the host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 (step S1406), and the host device 1000 provides connection information of the main peripheral device 2000 to the sub-peripheral device 3000 (step S1408). . Also, the main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 using the provided connection information (step S1410).

    15 to 17 are flowcharts illustrating a method in which the host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    In FIG. 15, the host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000, the main peripheral device 2000 generates a predetermined control command, and provides the generated control command to the sub peripheral device 3000.

    In step S1500, the host device 1000 provides and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 receives application information for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the server 4000 using the identification value of the main peripheral device 2000 received from the main peripheral device 2000 in the peripheral device search stage (S300). . The application information includes at least one of link information used for downloading an application file and an application file. However, the host device 1000 may receive application information for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 in the peripheral device search stage (S300).

    In step S1502, the host device 1000 provides application information for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 receives application information for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the server 4000 using the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000 received from the sub-peripheral device 3000 in the peripheral device search stage (S300). . The application information includes at least one of link information used for downloading an application file and an application file. However, the host device 1000 may receive application information for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the sub peripheral device 3000 in the peripheral device search stage (S300).

    In step S1504, the main peripheral device 2000 provides and executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. When the main peripheral device 2000 receives an application file for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 provides the received application file and executes it. When the main peripheral device 2000 receives link information used for downloading an application file for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 uses the received link information. The application file is downloaded, and the downloaded application file is provided and executed.

    In step S <b> 1506, the host device 1000 acquires information related to a control command for the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 receives information related to the control command for the main peripheral device 2000 from the server 4000 or the main peripheral device 2000. Further, the control command for the main peripheral device 2000 may be included in an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000.

    In step S <b> 1508, the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the main peripheral device 2000 in order to control the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 transmits a control command to the main peripheral device 2000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The main peripheral device 2000 is controlled by a control command received from the host device 1000.

    In step S1510, the main peripheral device 2000 generates a control command for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. The main peripheral device 2000 generates a control command for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 based on the control command received from the host device 1000. Further, the main peripheral device 2000 generates a control command for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000.

    In step S1512, the main peripheral device 2000 transmits the generated control command to the sub-peripheral device 3000. The main peripheral device 2000 transmits a control command to the sub peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000.

    In FIG. 16, the host device 1000 controls the main peripheral device 2000 and provides a control command for the sub peripheral device 3000 to the sub peripheral device 3000 via the main peripheral device 2000.

    In step S1600, the host device 1000 acquires control command information related to peripheral devices included in the topology. The host device 1000 receives information related to the control command for the peripheral device from the server 4000 or the peripheral device. In addition, information related to the peripheral device control command may be included in an application described later.

    In step S1602, the host device 1000 provides and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 receives application information for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the server 4000 using the identification value of the main peripheral device 2000 received from the main peripheral device 2000 in the peripheral device search stage (S300). . The application information includes at least one of link information used for downloading an application file and an application file. However, the host device 1000 may receive application information for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 in the peripheral device search stage (S300).

    In step S <b> 1604, the host device 1000 provides application information for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 receives application information for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the server 4000 using the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000 received from the sub-peripheral device 3000 in the peripheral device search stage (S300). . The application information includes at least one of link information used for downloading an application file and an application file. However, the host device 1000 may receive application information for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the sub peripheral device 3000 in the peripheral device search stage (S300).

    In step S1606, the main peripheral device 2000 provides and executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. When the main peripheral device 2000 receives an application file for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 provides the received application file and executes it. When the main peripheral device 2000 receives link information used for downloading an application file for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000 uses the received link information. The application file is downloaded, and the downloaded application file is provided and executed.

    In step S <b> 1608, the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the main peripheral device 2000 in order to control the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 transmits a control command to the main peripheral device 2000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The main peripheral device 2000 is controlled by a control command received from the host device 1000.

    In step S <b> 1610, the host device 1000 generates a control command for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 and transmits the generated control command to the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 transmits the generated control command to the main peripheral device 2000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000.

    In step S1612, the main peripheral device 2000 transmits the control command received from the host device 1000 to the sub peripheral device 3000. The main peripheral device 2000 transmits the received control command to the sub peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. The sub peripheral device 3000 is controlled by a control command received from the main peripheral device 2000.

    In FIG. 17, the host device 1000 directly controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000.

    In step S1700, the host device 1000 acquires control command information related to peripheral devices included in the topology. The host device 1000 receives information related to the control command for the peripheral device from the server 4000 or the peripheral device. In addition, information related to the peripheral device control command may be included in an application described later.

    In step S1702, the host device 1000 provides and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000.

    In step S <b> 1704, the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the main peripheral device 2000 in order to control the main peripheral device 2000. The host device 1000 transmits a control command to the main peripheral device 2000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000. The main peripheral device 2000 is controlled by a control command received from the host device 1000.

    In step S1706, the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the sub-peripheral device 3000 in order to control the sub-peripheral device 3000. The host device 1000 transmits a control command to the sub-peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000. The sub peripheral device 3000 is controlled by a control command received from the host device 1000.

    FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a method for changing the topology in which the host device 1000 is formed according to an embodiment of the present invention and controlling peripheral devices based on the changed topology.

    In step S1800, peripheral devices around the host device 1000 are changed. In the topology including the host device 1000, at least one of the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 is removed, or a new peripheral device is added to the topology including the host device 1000.

    In step S1802, the environment of the host device 1000 is changed. For example, the position of the host device 1000, the weather where the host device 1000 is located, the temperature, and the movement of the host device 1000 are changed, but the present invention is not limited to these. For example, the environment of the host device 1000 is changed when the host device 1000 moves from the inside of the house to the outside of the house or when the weather around the host device 1000 changes from clear to rain.

    In step S1804, the host device 1000 changes the topology based on the changed peripheral device and the changed environment. The host device 1000 acquires topology setting information related to the formation standard of the topology from the server 4000, and changes the topology based on the acquired topology setting information, the changed peripheral device, and the changed environment.

    However, the present invention is not limited to these, and if the server 4000 is provided with information on the changed peripheral device and the changed environment, the server 4000 changes the topology. In this case, the host device 1000 receives information regarding the topology changed by the server 4000 from the server 4000.

    In step S1806, the host device 1000 connects the host device 1000 and peripheral devices according to the changed topology. The host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000 according to the changed topology, and the main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the sub peripheral device 3000 according to the changed topology.

    In step S1808, the host device 1000 controls the changed peripheral device. The host device 1000 provides and executes an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000, and controls the main peripheral device 2000 using the executed application.

    The host device 1000 also provides and executes an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000, and controls the sub peripheral device 3000 using the executed application.

    Further, the host device 1000 provides application information related to an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000. In this case, the main peripheral device 2000 provides and executes an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000, and controls the sub-peripheral device 3000 using the executed application based on the control from the host device 1000.

    19 to 21 are diagrams illustrating an example in which a topology is changed when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and peripheral devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 19, when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and the peripheral device, the added other device 6000 operates as a host device, and the host device 1000 is the main peripheral device. Works as.

    Referring to FIG. 20, when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and the peripheral device, the added other device 6000 operates as the main peripheral device, and the main peripheral device A Operates as a sub-peripheral device.

    Referring to FIG. 21, when another device 6000 is added to the topology including the host device 1000 and peripheral devices, the added other devices 6000 operate as sub-peripherals.

    FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the topology including the host device 1000 is changed when the environment of the host device 1000 is changed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 22, if the environment (for example, temperature, position, movement) of the host device 1000 is changed, the main peripheral device A is replaced with the main peripheral device B, and the sub peripheral devices A and B are replaced with the sub peripheral device C. And D. In FIG. 22, it has been described that the main peripheral device A, the sub peripheral device A, and the sub peripheral device B are all replaced, but the present invention is not limited to this. At least one of the main peripheral device A, the sub peripheral device A, and the sub peripheral device B may be replaced.

    FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram of a method for upgrading the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 by the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 23, the host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device A, and the main peripheral device A is connected to the sub peripheral device A and the sub peripheral device B. Further, the host device 1000 receives the firmware provided in the sub peripheral device A from the server 4000 and provides the received firmware to the sub peripheral device A via the main peripheral device A.

    The function of the sub peripheral device A belonging to the topology is determined based on a connection relationship of at least two of the host device 1000, the main peripheral device A, the sub peripheral device A, and the sub peripheral device B in the topology. Also, firmware related to the defined function is provided from the server 4000 to the sub-peripheral device A.

    Further, when the function of the sub peripheral device A is added, the host device 1000 receives the firmware related to the added function from the server 4000, and receives the received firmware via the main peripheral device A. To provide.

    FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a method for the host device 1000 to update the firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 based on the connection relationship of the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    In step S2400, the host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000. In step S2402, the main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the sub peripheral device 3000. Based on the status of the host device 1000, the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 form a predetermined topology.

    In step S2404, the host device 1000 confirms the topology including the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000. The host device 1000 confirms the connection relationship between the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 included in the topology. In particular, the host device 1000 confirms to which device the sub-peripheral device is connected.

    In step S2406, the host device 1000 confirms the function of the sub-peripheral device 3000 included in the topology. The functions of the sub-peripheral device 3000 include the topology including the sub-peripheral device 3000, the types of other devices included in the topology, the connection relationship between the sub-peripheral device 3000 and other devices, and the status of the host device 1000. Differentiated by at least one. For example, when the sub-peripheral device is illumination, if the illumination is included in topology A, the illumination can function as a mood lamp (a function in which the illumination is continuously turned on), and the illumination is included in topology B. For example, the lighting can function to blink. However, it is not limited to this.

    In step S2408, the host device 1000 requests the server 4000 for firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 related to the function of the sub peripheral device 3000. The host device 1000 requests the server 4000 for firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 by providing the server 4000 with information related to the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000 and the function of the sub-peripheral device 3000.

    In steps S2404 to S2408, it has been described that the host device 1000 confirms the topology and the functions of the sub-peripheral device 3000 and requests the firmware regarding the confirmed functions from the server 4000. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The server 4000 receives the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000 from the host device 1000, the server 4000 confirms the topology including the sub-peripheral device 3000 and the function of the sub-peripheral device 3000, and the sub-periphery related to the confirmed function. The firmware of the device 3000 may be acquired from a DB (not shown) in the server 4000 or an external server (not shown).

    In step S2410, the server 4000 provides the firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 to the host device 1000. The server 4000 provides the host device 1000 with firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 for the confirmed function of the sub peripheral device 3000.

    In step S2412, the host device 1000 provides the firmware received from the server 4000 to the sub-peripheral device 3000 via the main peripheral device 2000.

    In steps S2410 to S2412, it has been described that the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 is provided from the server 4000 to the sub-peripheral device 3000 via the host device 1000 and the main peripheral device 2000. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. The server 4000 may provide firmware to the main peripheral device 2000, and the main peripheral device 2000 may provide the provided firmware to the sub-peripheral device 3000. Further, the server 4000 may directly provide the firmware to the sub-peripheral device 3000. In this case, the server 4000 acquires connection information for providing firmware to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 in advance.

    FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a method in which the host device 1000 updates the firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 when the function of the sub peripheral device 3000 is updated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    In step S2500, the host device 1000 is connected to the main peripheral device 2000, and in step S2502, the main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the sub peripheral device 3000. Based on the status of the host device 1000, the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 form a predetermined topology.

    In step S2504, the host device 1000 requests the server 4000 to update the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000. The host device 1000 requests the server 4000 to update the firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 by providing the server 4000 with the identification value of the sub-peripheral device 3000 and information regarding the firmware provided in the sub-peripheral device 3000. For example, the information on the firmware provided in the sub peripheral device 3000 includes information on the identification value and version of the firmware provided in the sub peripheral device 3000, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2506, the server 4000 confirms the additional function of the sub peripheral device 3000. When the function of the sub-peripheral device 3000 is added, the manufacturer of the sub-peripheral device 3000 generates firmware for performing the added function. Further, the server 4000 confirms whether the firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 is the latest version based on the firmware version information of the sub peripheral device 3000 received from the host device 1000. Also, through this, the server 4000 confirms whether or not the function of the sub peripheral device 3000 has been added. However, it is not limited to these.

    In step S2508, the server 4000 provides the updated firmware of the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the host device 1000. In step S2510, the host device 1000 is updated via the main peripheral device 2000. The firmware is provided to the sub peripheral device 3000.

    In steps S2508 to S2410, it has been described that the updated firmware of the sub peripheral device 3000 is provided from the server 4000 to the sub peripheral device 3000 via the host device 1000 and the main peripheral device 2000. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is not something. The server 4000 may provide the updated firmware to the main peripheral device 2000, and the main peripheral device 2000 may provide the updated firmware to the sub peripheral device 3000. Further, the server 4000 may directly provide the updated firmware to the sub-peripheral device 3000. In this case, the server 4000 acquires in advance connection information for providing updated firmware to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000.

    FIG. 26 illustrates a method of determining whether the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 form a topology according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 are connected to each other. It is a flowchart. In FIG. 26, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 determine whether to form a topology based on the status of the host device 1000.

    In steps S2600 and S2602, the host device 1000 provides status information regarding the status of the host device 1000 to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000. The status of the host device 1000 is a status related to at least one of the operation of the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000, the peripheral environment of the host device 1000, and the attributes of the host device 1000. For example, the status of the host device 1000 is determined by the type of content executed by the host device 1000, the type of service provided by the host device 1000, the user of the host device 1000, and the attributes of the host device 1000. Further, for example, the status of the host device 1000 may be determined by the position of the host device 1000, the weather where the host device 1000 is located, the temperature, the movement of the host device 1000, and the like. However, it is not limited to these.

    Further, the host device 1000 can search for peripheral devices around the host device 1000 through NFC communication and transmit the status information of the host device 1000 to the searched peripheral devices, but is not limited thereto. For example, the host device 1000 may search for a peripheral device through BLE communication or may broadcast status information to the peripheral device.

    In step S2604, the server 4000 provides topology setting information related to the topology formation reference to the main peripheral device 2000, and in step S2606, the server 4000 provides topology setting information related to the topology formation reference to the sub-peripheral device 3000. The main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 acquire connection information regarding the server 4000 from the host device 1000 in advance, and request topology setting information from the server 4000 based on the acquired connection information. Further, the server 4000 provides topology setting information to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 in response to the request.

    In steps S2604 to S2606, it has been described that the server 4000 provides the topology setting information to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub-peripheral device 3000. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The host device 1000 may provide the topology setting information to the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000.

    In step S2608, the main peripheral device 2000 determines whether to form a topology with the host device 1000. The main peripheral device 2000 determines whether to form a topology with the host device 1000 based on the status of the host device 1000 and topology setting information. For example, when a moving image is being played back on the host device 1000, the TV operating on the main peripheral device 2000 defines the connection between the host device 1000, the speaker, and the lighting. In addition, the main peripheral device 2000 acquires in advance information on other peripheral devices from at least one of the host device 1000, the gateway 5000, and the server 4000.

    In step S2610, the sub peripheral device 3000 determines whether to form a topology with the host device 1000. The sub-peripheral device 3000 determines whether to form a topology with the host device 1000 based on the status of the host device 1000 and the topology setting information. For example, when a moving image is being played back on the host device 1000, a speaker that operates on the sub-peripheral device 3000 determines connection with the TV. Also, the sub peripheral device 3000 obtains information related to other peripheral devices in advance from at least one of the host device 1000, the gateway 5000, and the server 4000.

    In step S2612, the main peripheral device 2000 is connected to the host device 1000. In step S2614, the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 are connected to each other.

    FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example in which peripheral devices are connected to the host device 1000 and controlled according to a predetermined topology during the reproduction of a moving image on the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    In step S <b> 2700, the host device 1000 enters the house while playing a movie outside the house.

    In step S2702, the host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices related to moving image playback. The host device 1000 searches, for example, a TV, a speaker, and lighting as home peripheral devices related to moving image playback. The host device 1000 searches for various peripheral devices in the home, and selects a TV, a speaker, and lighting as peripheral devices related to moving image reproduction from the searched peripheral devices, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2704, the host device 1000 confirms the topology related to moving image reproduction. The host device 1000 confirms the topology formation standard for moving image reproduction, connects the host device 1000 to the TV, and determines the connection to the TV speaker and lighting.

    In steps S2702 and S2704, it has been described that the host device 1000 determines peripheral device connection relationships after searching for peripheral devices. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The host device 1000 may confirm the topology formation standard regarding the moving image reproduction, and may search the home TV, the speaker, and the lighting based on the confirmed topology formation standard.

    In addition, the host device 1000 can search various peripheral devices in the home, and can provide the server 4000 with information on the searched peripheral devices and the status of the host device 1000 (situation in which a moving image is played back). It is also determined whether to include speakers and lighting in the topology. In this case, the host device 1000 receives information regarding identification values and connection relationships of the TV, the speaker, and the illumination from the server 4000.

    In step S2706, the host device 1000 provides the TV with connection information for connection with the speaker and the lighting. In step S2708, the host device 1000 is connected to the TV.

    In step S2710, the TV is connected to the speaker based on the received connection information, and in step S2712, the TV is connected to the lighting based on the received connection information.

    In step S2714, the host device 1000 acquires an application for controlling the connected peripheral device. The host device 1000 provides the identification values of the TV, the speaker, and the illumination to the server 4000, and obtains an application used for controlling the TV, the speaker, and the illumination from the server 4000.

    In step S2716, the host device 1000 provides the TV with an application for controlling the speaker and an application for controlling the lighting.

    An application for controlling the TV is provided in the host device 1000, and an application for controlling the speaker and an application for controlling the illumination are provided in the TV.

    In step S2718, the host device 1000 provides a control command for controlling the TV to the TV. The control command for controlling the TV is obtained from an application for controlling the TV, but is not limited thereto. Further, the TV controls the operation of the TV or the operation of the speaker and the lighting based on the control command received from the host device 1000.

    In step S2720, the TV provides a control command for controlling the speaker to the speaker. The TV transmits a control command to the speaker using an application for controlling the speaker based on the control command received from the host device 1000. The control command for controlling the speaker is obtained from an application for controlling the speaker, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2722, the TV provides the lighting with a control command for controlling the lighting. The TV transmits a control command to the lighting using an application for controlling the lighting based on the control command received from the host device 1000. In addition, the control command for controlling the lighting is obtained from an application for controlling the lighting, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2724, the TV plays a moving image based on the control command received from the host device 1000. The TV receives a moving image from the host device 1000 and displays it on the TV screen.

    In step S2726, the speaker outputs audio data based on the control command received from the TV. The speaker receives moving image audio data from the TV and outputs the received audio data.

    In step S2728, the lighting is turned on and the output is adjusted based on the control command received from the TV.

    In FIG. 27, it is described that the TV is connected to the speaker and the lighting, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a TV is connected to a washing machine and a telephone in the house as peripheral devices that interfere with the reproduction of moving images. In addition, at least one of the host device 1000 and the TV turns off the power of the washing machine to lower the volume of the telephone or changes the telephone mode to the vibration mode.

    FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a service for controlling power of peripheral devices in a home.

    In step S2800, the host device 1000 selects “power control service using TV”. Various types of services used by the user are displayed on the screen of the host device 1000, and the host device 1000 selects the “power control service using TV” based on the user input.

    In step S2802, the host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices for power control. The host device 1000 searches for, for example, a TV, lighting, and air conditioner as home peripheral devices related to the power control service. The host device 1000 searches for various peripheral devices in the home, and selects TV, lighting, and air conditioner as peripheral devices related to the power control service from the searched peripheral devices, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2804, the host device 1000 confirms the topology related to the power control service. The host device 1000 confirms the topology formation standard related to the power control service, determines that the host device 1000 is connected to the TV, and the TV is connected to the lighting and the air conditioner.

    In step S2802 and step S2804, it has been described that the host device 1000 determines peripheral device connection relationships after searching for peripheral devices. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The host device 1000 may confirm the topology formation standard regarding the power control service, and may search the home TV, lighting, and air conditioner based on the confirmed topology formation standard.

    Further, the host device 1000 can search various peripheral devices in the home, and can provide the server 4000 with information on the searched peripheral devices and the status of the host device 1000 (the status in which the power control service is selected). It can also be stipulated that the topology includes TV, lighting and air conditioning. In this case, the host device 1000 receives from the server 4000 information regarding identification values and connection relationships of the TV, lighting, and air conditioner.

    In step S2806, the host device 1000 provides the TV with connection information for connecting to the lighting and the air conditioner. In step S2808, the host device 1000 is connected to the TV.

    In step S2810, the TV is connected to the lighting based on the received connection information, and in step S2812, the TV is connected to the air conditioner based on the received connection information.

    In step S2814, the host device 1000 acquires an application for controlling the connected peripheral device. The host device 1000 provides the identification values of the TV, lighting, and air conditioner to the server 4000, and acquires applications used for controlling the TV, lighting, and air conditioner from the server 4000.

    In step S2816, the host device 1000 provides the TV with an application for controlling lighting and an application for controlling an air conditioner.

    An application for controlling the TV is provided in the host device 1000, and an application for controlling the lighting and an application for controlling the air conditioner are provided in the TV.

    In step S2818, the TV displays the lighting and air conditioner states on the TV screen. The TV displays the status of the lighting and the air conditioner on the TV screen using an application for controlling the lighting and an application for controlling the air conditioner.

    In step S2820, the host device 1000 provides the TV with a control command for controlling the TV. The user of the host device 1000 causes the host device 1000 to transmit a predetermined control command to the TV based on the lighting and air conditioner states displayed on the TV screen. In addition, the control command for controlling the TV is obtained from an application for controlling the TV, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the TV controls the operation of the TV or the operations of the lighting and the air conditioner based on the control command received from the host device 1000.

    In step S2822, the TV provides the lighting with a control command for controlling the lighting. The TV transmits a control command to the lighting using an application for controlling the lighting based on the control command received from the host device 1000. In addition, the control command for controlling the lighting is obtained from an application for controlling the lighting, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2824, the TV provides a control command for controlling the air conditioner to the air conditioner. The TV transmits a control command to the lighting using an application for controlling the air conditioner based on the control command received from the host device 1000. The control command for controlling the air conditioner is acquired from an application for controlling the air conditioner, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2826, the lighting is turned on or off based on the control command received from the TV.

    In step S2828, the air conditioner is turned on or off based on the control command received from the TV.

    FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example in which peripheral devices are connected to and controlled by the host device 1000 according to a predetermined topology during the execution of the cooking service of the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    In step S2900, the host device 1000 selects “cooking service”. Various types of services used by the user are displayed on the screen of the host device 1000, and the host device 1000 selects “cooking service” based on the user input.

    In step S2902, the host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices for power control. The host device 1000 searches for, for example, a tablet PC, a gas range, and an oven as peripheral devices in the house related to the cooking service. The host device 1000 searches various peripheral devices in the home, and selects a tablet PC, a gas range, and an oven as peripheral devices related to the cooking service from the searched peripheral devices, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2904, the host device 1000 confirms the topology related to the dish service. The host device 1000 confirms the topology formation standard related to the cooking service, determines that the host device 1000 is connected to the tablet PC, and the tablet PC is connected to the gas range and the oven.

    In steps S2902 and S2904, it has been described that the host device 1000 determines peripheral device connection relationships after searching for peripheral devices. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The host device 1000 may check the topology formation standard regarding the cooking service, and search for the tablet PC, gas range, and oven in the home based on the confirmed topology formation standard.

    Further, the host device 1000 can search various peripheral devices in the home, and can provide the server 4000 with information on the searched peripheral devices and the status of the host device 1000 (a status in which the cooking service is selected). It is also stipulated that the PC, gas range and oven be included in the topology. In this case, the host device 1000 receives information regarding the identification values and connection relationships of the tablet PC, gas range, and oven from the server 4000.

    In step S2906, the host device 1000 provides the tablet PC with connection information for connection to the gas range and the oven. In step S2908, the host device 1000 is connected to the tablet PC.

    In step S2910, the tablet PC is connected to the gas range based on the received connection information, and in step S2912, the tablet PC is connected to the oven based on the received connection information.

    In step S2914, the host device 1000 acquires an application for controlling the connected peripheral device. The host device 1000 provides the identification values of the tablet PC, the gas range, and the oven to the server 4000, and obtains an application used for controlling the tablet PC, the gas range, and the oven from the server 4000.

    In step S2916, the host device 1000 provides the tablet PC with an application for controlling the gas range and an application for controlling the oven.

    An application for controlling the tablet PC is provided in the host device 1000, and an application for controlling the gas range and an application for controlling the oven are provided in the tablet PC.

    In step S2918, the tablet PC plays the dish content. The dish content is provided from the host device 1000 to the tablet PC, but is not limited thereto, and may be provided from the server 4000 to the tablet PC. The cooking content is a video for cooking predetermined food, but is not limited thereto.

    The tablet PC also displays the gas range and oven status on the screen of the tablet PC. The tablet PC displays the state of the gas range and the oven on the screen of the tablet PC using the application for controlling the gas range and the application for controlling the oven.

    In step S2920, the host device 1000 provides the tablet PC with a control command for controlling the tablet PC. A user of the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command from the host device 1000 to the tablet PC in order to prepare a predetermined dish based on the dish content displayed on the screen of the tablet PC and the state of the gas range and the oven. So that Moreover, although the control command for controlling tablet PC is acquired from the application for controlling tablet PC, it is not restrict | limited to this. The tablet PC controls the operation of the tablet PC and the operations of the gas range and the oven based on the control command received from the host device 1000.

    In step S2922, the tablet PC provides a control command for controlling the gas range to the gas range. Based on the control command received from the host device 1000, the tablet PC transmits the control command to the gas range using an application for controlling the gas range. Further, the control command for controlling the gas range is obtained from an application for controlling the gas range, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2924, the tablet PC provides the oven with a control command for controlling the oven. Based on the control command received from the host device 1000, the tablet PC transmits the control command to the lighting using an application for controlling the oven. In addition, the control command for controlling the oven is obtained from an application for controlling the oven, but is not limited thereto.

    In step S2926, the gas range is operated according to a control command received from the tablet PC.

    In step S2928, the oven operates according to the control command received from the tablet PC.

    FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a peripheral device to be controlled is selected by a user input from peripheral devices searched by the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 30, the host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices and displays a selection list for selecting at least one of the searched peripheral devices on the screen. Further, the host device 1000 selects some or all of the peripheral devices based on the selection input by the user. The host device 1000 searches for peripheral devices based on the status of the host device 1000 and the topology setting information, but is not limited thereto.

    FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a service performed in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is selected by user input.

    Referring to FIG. 31, the host device 1000 displays a list of services provided by the host device 1000 on the screen. Further, the host device 1000 selects a predetermined service based on the user input. The service selected by the host device 1000 is used to determine peripheral devices connected to the host device 1000.

    FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example in which one of topologies recommended by the host device 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is selected by user input.

    Referring to FIG. 32, the host device 1000 recommends the topology to the user based on the status of the host device 1000, the searched peripheral device, and topology setting information. In addition, the host device 1000 can display a picture showing a connection relationship with peripheral devices forming the topology on the screen of the host device 1000, and determines a predetermined topology based on a user's selection input.

    FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface for peripheral device control displayed on the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    When the host device 1000 is connected to a TV and the TV is connected to an illumination and an air conditioner, a UI for controlling the TV, the illumination and the air conditioner is displayed on the screen of the host device 1000 as shown in FIG. The UI for controlling the TV, lighting, and air conditioner includes an area 94 for controlling the TV, an area 92 for controlling the lighting, and an area 90 for controlling the air conditioner.

    Further, the host device transmits a control command for controlling the operation of the TV to the TV based on the user input regarding the button displayed in the area 94 for controlling the TV.

    If the user touches the area 92 for controlling the lighting, the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the TV so that the TV controls the lighting.

    If the user touches the area 90 for controlling the air conditioner, the host device 1000 transmits a predetermined control command to the TV so that the TV controls the air conditioner.

    34A to 34C are diagrams illustrating an example in which a user interface for peripheral device control is generated in the host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 34A, the user selects a part of the plurality of icons 10 indicating the searched peripheral devices, and moves the selected icon to a predetermined area 20. Peripheral devices corresponding to the icons moved to the predetermined area 20 form a topology together with the host device 1000.

    Further, as shown in FIG. 34B, the user selects a predetermined function among a plurality of functions of the selected peripheral device.

    In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 34C, a peripheral UI selected by the user and a control UI (control UI) including the functions of the peripheral devices are displayed on the screen of the host device 1000.

    FIG. 35 is a block diagram of a host device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    The mobile communication unit 1001 performs call setting and data communication with a base station through a cellular network such as 3G / 4G. The sub communication unit 1002 performs a function for near field communication such as Bluetooth or NFC. The broadcast receiving unit 1003 receives a DMB broadcast transmission number.

    The camera unit 1004 includes a lens and an optical element for taking a photograph or a moving image.

    The sensor unit 1005 includes a gravity sensor that senses the movement of the host device 1000, an illuminance sensor that senses the brightness of light, a proximity sensor that senses human proximity, a motion sensor that senses human movement, and the like.

    The GPS receiving unit 1006 receives a GPS signal from an artificial satellite. Various services are provided to users using such GPS signals.

    The input / output unit 1010 provides an interface with an external device or a human and includes a button 1011, a microphone 1012, a speaker 1013, a vibration motor 1014, a connector 1015, and a keypad 1016.

    The touch screen 1018 receives user touch input. The touch screen controller 1017 transmits the touch input input through the touch screen 1018 to the control unit 1050. The power supply unit 1019 is connected to a battery or an external power source in order to supply necessary power to the host device 1000.

    The control unit 1050 forms a wireless LAN link according to the present invention by executing a program stored in the memory 1060.

    The program stored in the memory 1060 can be classified into a plurality of modules according to the function, but the mobile communication module 1061, the WiFi module 1062, the Bluetooth module 1063, the DMB module 1064, the camera module 1065, the sensor module 1066, the GPS module 1067, a moving image They are classified into a playback module 1068, an audio playback module 1069, a power supply module 1070, a touch screen module 1071, a UI module 1072, an application module 1073, and the like. Although not shown in FIG. 35, the memory 1060 further includes various communication modules including a BLE module (not shown).

    Since the function of each module can be intuitively inferred from the names by those skilled in the art, only the application module 1073 will be described here. The application module 1073 allows the host device 1000 to form a topology with peripheral peripheral devices and control the peripheral devices.

    The application module 1073 can search for the peripheral device using at least one of the mobile communication unit 1001 and the sub communication unit 1002, and determines the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 included in the topology from the searched peripheral devices. The application module 1073 can determine the status of the host device 1000 using various modules provided in the memory 1060 and generates status information regarding the status of the host device 1000. The application module 1073 determines a predetermined topology and peripheral devices included in the topology according to the status of the host device 1000.

    Further, the application module 1073 can acquire connection information of the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000, and connects the host device 1000, the main peripheral device 2000, and the sub peripheral device 3000 to each other using the acquired connection information.

    The application module 1073 acquires an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 from the main peripheral device 2000 or the server 4000, and provides the acquired application. The application module 1073 acquires an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 from the sub peripheral device 3000 or the server 4000, and provides the acquired application to the main peripheral device 2000.

    The application module 1073 controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000.

    In addition, the application module 1073 determines whether the status of the host device 1000 has been changed using various modules in the memory 1060, and generates status information regarding the changed status. Further, the application module 1073 changes the topology based on the changed situation, and connects the host device and the peripheral device according to the changed topology.

    Although the function of the application module 1073 has been generally described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific function of the application module 1073 can be analogized with reference to FIGS.

    FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of an application DB and a peripheral device DB provided in the memory 1060 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    As illustrated in FIG. 36, the application module 1073 in the memory 1060 is connected to the application DB and the peripheral device DB.

    In the application DB, an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 are stored. In addition, at least one of an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000 includes the main peripheral device 2000, the sub peripheral device 3000, and the server 4000 when the topology is formed. At least one of them is provided to the host device 1000, but is not limited thereto.

    The application module 1073 controls the main peripheral device 2000 and the sub peripheral device 3000 using an application for controlling the main peripheral device 2000 and an application for controlling the sub peripheral device 3000. In particular, the application module 1073 provides an application for controlling the sub-peripheral device 3000 to the main peripheral device 2000, and the main peripheral device 2000 uses the control command from the application module 1073 to control the sub-peripheral device 3000. Is used to control the sub-peripheral device 3000.

    FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example in which control commands and status information are transmitted and received between the host device 1000 and peripheral devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.

    Referring to FIG. 37, the host device 1000 includes an application, an accessory service framework, an accessory protocol stack / library, and a network module. An accessory means a peripheral device connected to a host device. The peripheral device also includes an application, an accessory service framework, an accessory protocol stack / library, and a network module. The host device application and the peripheral device application are applications used for topology formation and device control according to an embodiment of the present invention. The accessory service is a topology formation service and a device control service provided by the embodiment of the present invention. Further, the accessory protocol may be a protocol used for a topology formation service and a device control service provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

    In addition, the network module provided in the host device 1000 and the network module provided in the peripheral device can transmit and receive data to and from each other, and a control command generated in the host device 1000 is transmitted to the peripheral device through this, and the status of the peripheral device The status information regarding is transmitted to the host device 1000.

    One embodiment of the present invention is also embodied in the form of a recording medium including an instruction word executable by a computer such as a program module executed by the computer. Computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by the computer and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, separated and non-separable media. Computer-readable media include both computer recording media and communication media. A computer-readable medium may be volatile and non-volatile, separated and non- embodied in any method or technique for storing information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Any separation type medium is included. Communication media typically includes computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism including any information delivery media. Including.

    The above description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical idea and essential features of the present invention. You can understand. Accordingly, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all aspects and not limiting. For example, each component described in a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as being distributed are also implemented in a combined form.

    The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and any changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof are construed as being included within the scope of the present invention. I have to.

1000 Host device 1001 Mobile communication unit 1002 Sub communication unit 1003 Broadcast reception unit 1004 Camera unit 1005 Sensor unit 1006 Reception unit 1010 Input / output unit 1011 Button 1012 Microphone 1013 Speaker 1014 Vibration motor 1015 Connector 1016 Keypad 1017 Touch screen controller 1018 Touch screen 1019 Power supply unit 1050 Control unit 1060 Memory 1061 Mobile communication module 1062 WiFi module 1063 Bluetooth module 1064 Module 1065 Camera module 1066 Sensor module 1067 Module 1068 Movie playback module 1069 Audio playback module 1070 Power supply module 1071 Touch screen module 1072 Module 1073 Application module 2000 Main peripheral device 3000 Sub peripheral device 4000 Server 5000 Gateway 6000 Device

Claims (17)

In the method in which the main peripheral device controls the sub peripheral device,
Receiving device information about the sub-peripheral device from the host device; and
Receiving status information about the status of the host device from the host device;
Acquiring topology setting information related to the topology formation standard;
Determining the sub-peripheral device included in the topology based on the device information on the sub-peripheral device, the status information and the topology setting information;
Controlling the sub-peripheral device based on control information received from the host device. The status of the host device includes the type of content executed on the host device,
The topology formation standard includes a standard related to the type of peripheral device included in the topology and a standard related to the connection relationship of the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub peripheral device according to the type of content. The method according to claim 1. The status of the host device includes the type of service provided by the host device,
The topology formation standard includes a standard related to the type of peripheral device included in the topology and a standard related to the connection relationship of the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub-peripheral device according to the type of service. The method of claim 1. The status of the host device includes a user of the host device,
The topology formation standard includes a standard related to a type of peripheral device included in the topology and a standard related to a connection relationship of the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub peripheral device according to the user. The method according to 1.   The topology formation standard includes a standard related to a type of peripheral device included in the topology according to an attribute of the main peripheral device, and a standard related to a connection relationship between the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub peripheral device. The method of claim 1 comprising: Receiving an application for controlling the main peripheral device from a server;
Installing an application for controlling the main peripheral device in the host device;
Further including
The method of claim 1, wherein the main peripheral device is controlled by the host device based on the provided application. Providing application information related to an application for controlling the sub peripheral device to the main peripheral device;
The method according to claim 6, wherein an application for controlling the sub peripheral device is provided in the main peripheral device based on the provided application information. The topology formation standard is a standard for forming the topology according to the functions of the main peripheral device and the sub peripheral device,
The method according to claim 1, wherein the main peripheral device and the sub peripheral device included in the topology are defined by the functions of the main peripheral device and the sub peripheral device. Confirming a topology including the changed sub-peripheral device by changing the sub-peripheral device around the host device; and
Connecting the modified sub-peripheral device to the main peripheral device based on a topology including the modified sub-peripheral device;
The method of claim 1 further comprising: Receiving firmware of the sub-peripheral device corresponding to the function of the sub-peripheral device from the host device;
Providing the received firmware to the main peripheral;
Further including
The method of claim 1, wherein the firmware is provided from the main peripheral device to the sub-peripheral device.   The method of claim 10, wherein the function of the sub peripheral device is determined based on a connection relationship of the sub peripheral device, the main peripheral device, and the host device. A memory for storing at least one program;
A processor configured to form a topology with a sub-peripheral device by executing the at least one program, and to control the sub-peripheral device,
The at least one program is
Receiving device information about the sub-peripheral device from the host device; and
Receiving status information regarding the status of the host device from the host device;
Acquiring topology setting information related to the topology formation standard;
Determining the sub-peripheral device included in the topology based on the device information on the sub-peripheral device, the status information and the topology setting information;
Controlling the sub-peripheral device based on control information received from the host device;
A main peripheral device including a command word for performing the operation. The status of the host device includes the type of content executed on the host device,
The topology formation standard includes a standard related to the type of peripheral device included in the topology and a standard related to the connection relationship of the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub peripheral device according to the type of content. The main peripheral device according to claim 12. The status of the host device includes the type of service provided by the host device,
The topology formation standard includes a standard related to the type of peripheral device included in the topology and a standard related to the connection relationship of the host device, the main peripheral device, and the sub-peripheral device according to the type of service. The main peripheral device according to claim 12. In the method in which the main peripheral device controls the sub peripheral device,
Receiving device information about the sub-peripheral device from the host device; and
Receiving status information regarding the status of the host device from the host device;
Acquiring topology setting information related to the topology formation standard;
Determining sub-peripherals included in the topology based on the status information and the topology setting information;
Connecting the host device and the defined sub-peripheral device with the main peripheral device;
Controlling the sub-peripheral device based on control information received from the host device. In a method in which a host device controls a peripheral device,
Searching for peripherals,
Based on the status of the host device, and determining the main peripherals from the searched peripheral devices,
Transmitting peripheral device information related to the searched peripheral device to the main peripheral device;
Transmitting status information of the host device to the main peripheral device;
And controlling the main peripherals,
Only including,
The main peripheral device acquires topology setting information related to a topology formation standard, and determines a sub-peripheral device included in the topology based on the peripheral device information, the status information of the host device, and the topology setting information,
The method of controlling the main peripheral device includes transmitting control information so that the main peripheral device controls the sub-peripheral device . A memory for storing at least one program;
Including a processor that forms a topology with a peripheral device by executing the at least one program and controls the peripheral device;
The at least one program is
Searching for peripherals,
Based on the status of the host device, and determining the main peripherals from the searched peripheral devices,
Transmitting peripheral device information related to the searched peripheral device to the main peripheral device;
Transmitting status information of the host device to the main peripheral device;
And controlling the main peripherals,
Only contains a command to perform,
The main peripheral device acquires topology setting information related to a topology formation standard, and determines a sub-peripheral device included in the topology based on the peripheral device information, the status information of the host device, and the topology setting information,
The host device may include controlling the main peripheral device to transmit control information so that the main peripheral device controls the sub peripheral device.