RU2647567C1 - Contact network and method for controlling devices via contact network - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: information technology.

SUBSTANCE: contact network for controlling devices is disclosed, comprising at least one information storage and processing server connected with at least one database, that contains information about contact network users and communications between them, containing an unlimited number of users. Each user registers himself and at least one device in the contact network, a program is installed on the device through which the interaction of the device with the contact network and device control are carried out. When the program is installed on the device, it checks this device, determining what sensors and functions it has, and offers to select functions that can be accessed for transferring control over them through the contact network. When a user registers the device, he gains the rights to use the device, including at least such functions as switching the device on and off, running various applications installed on the device, turning the sound on and off, receiving data from the device on its work, location, characterised by the fact that the devices registered in the contact network have an operating system. The devices registered in the network are either in public viewing access, or in private access.

EFFECT: extended range of technical means for controlling devices via the contact network.

7 cl, 2 dwg

Description

The present invention relates to computer networks and wireless communications, and is a contact network and a method for controlling devices through a common contact network.

From the existing level of technology there is a known system and method for automatically adjusting application control rules (RU 2589852 C2, publ. 07/10/2016), comprising the steps of obtaining a new application control rule; collect information about the network; analyze the new application control rule based on the information collected, where the analysis consists in determining the verdicts that can be issued if the new application control rule is put into operation; compare the verdicts of the new application control rule with the verdicts of the current application control rules; identify at least one conflict when comparing verdicts of application control rules; adjust the new application control rule in accordance with the identified at least one conflict. However, this system has only a security function, excluding device management.

Closest to the claimed technical solution is a method of maintaining etiquette for a smartphone in the library (KR 20140079244 (A) from 2014-06-26 SMARTPHONE ETIQUETTE MODE IN LIBRARY). This patent discloses a method for changing the smart phone mode to etiquette mode in the library using the installed special application in the smartphone via the Bluetooth connection installed at the library entrance. This method temporarily disconnects / blocks calls and messages in the smartphone by switching it to flight mode when the user enters the library. When the smartphone is in the ringer sound mode, there is a function of switching from the bell sound mode to the mute mode. When the smartphone is in vibration mode, the vibration mode changes from a high level to a low level, as well as the mute function and a message informing sounds, including the functions of the corresponding application, in order to provide convenience for a larger number of users. The disadvantage of this method is that this method allows you to control only smartphones, and all control is reduced to turning off the sound in one specific place.

The device management method is intended for mobile phones and smart devices. Under the "smart" devices in the claimed invention refers to devices that have in their composition any operating system (OS), or can be programmed to receive information and execute commands from outside, for example from the Internet.

The inventive method allows the management of smartphones and other "smart" devices (hereinafter referred to as devices).

The task to which the claimed invention is directed is to manage devices at certain times when necessary, setting automatic rules for interacting with other devices. In particular, device management is to mute the device in specific cases and / or in specific places specified by the user.

This problem is solved due to the fact that the claimed technical solution is a contact network for device management, containing at least one server for storing and processing information associated with at least one database that contains information about users of the contact network and relations between them, containing an unlimited number of users, each user registering himself and at least one device in the contact network, a program is installed on the device, through When the device interacts with the contact network and the device is controlled, the program, when installed on the device, checks this device, determining which sensors and functions it has, and offers to select functions that can be available for transferring control over them through the contact network, while the user when registering a device, it obtains rights to use the device, including at least such functions as turning on and off the device, executing various programs, installed on the device, turning sound on and off, receiving data from the device about its operation, location, and devices registered in the contact network include an operating system, while devices registered on the network are either in public viewing or in private access.

Also, the task the claimed technical solution is aimed at is solved by implementing a device control method, including supplying a signal from one device located in the contact network, by pressing a button that appears on the control interface as a result of installing the device control program to at least one a device on which an identical program is installed and located in the corresponding group in the contact network to perform actions within the control rights obtained from devices in this group. The commands to the device from the outside come through one or more channels or technologies, including, but not limited to, the Internet, wi-fi, or using Bluetooth, or other technologies.

Another embodiment of the device control method is to supply a signal from one device to another device located in the contact network by using the automatic mode entered in the group in the contact network, according to the rules within this group and the given priorities when performing these actions.

The technical result provided by the given set of features is the expansion of the arsenal of technical means of controlling devices through the contact network.

The invention is illustrated by drawings, which depict:

in FIG. 1 is a general diagram of a contact network;

in FIG. 2 is a general diagram of groups in a contact network.

The device management method includes registering and creating a user account on the web service for managing smart devices, installing a program on the device that provides access to various functions of the device for management through this service, adding a user account in this application and, as a result, registering the device on a web service, obtaining user rights to use the device (s).

A service is a contact network (Fig. 1), which is implemented as a social network, with the difference that it includes not only people, but also their devices.

The user registers in this contact network and connects devices to his account. The device should be able to access the contact network through one or more channels or technologies, for example, via the Internet, wi-fi, or using Bluetooth, or other technologies.

A program that provides access to various functions of the device for control via the contact network is installed on the device by installing it through the “service store”, or by installing it manually. During installation, the program checks the device, determines which sensors and functions it has, then offers to select the functions that may be available for transferring control over them through the contact network. By installing the program and entering into it the credentials from an account in the contact network, the user receives rights to control the device or devices. Rights to use the device include:

- turning on and off the device;

- execution of various programs installed on the device (dialing, turning on the player, etc.);

- enable and disable sound;

- receiving data from the device about its work, location (GPS, Glonass, etc.);

- and others.

In the contact network, each user can be connected to an unlimited number of devices. The program also allows the contact network user to show or hide their devices from other users. Also, the user can share the rights to manage these devices with other users of the contact network.

When a user is already registered in the contact network and he has at least one device, he can create his own groups in the contact network or enter into already created groups (Fig. 2).

A group in a contact network is understood to mean a certain number of users who share some devices. By entering or creating a group, the user can be a member of the group by entering one or more “their” devices into the group. Any user can set the criteria for the visibility of "their" devices: some devices may be visible to other users, but may be hidden. Users themselves can set a privacy mode for their account, which allows them to hide the presence in the contact network from all other users. Moreover, users of his device may be available to specific users.

Entering the group, the user gives some rights to use "their" devices. Rights may be full or limited. Rules for using devices are set by the user creating the group.

Within the group, not only the rules can be defined, but also the areas of their use. A zone is defined within each group and can be “relative”, “positional” or global.

In the case of a “positional” zone, it is understood that there are some reference points within the radius of which group rules apply. The reference points can be the devices themselves or the coordinates of the terrain. The radius of action and reference points are set within the group. In this case, the location of the device can be set by means of determining the location of devices (GPS, Glonass, etc.) or manually by entering coordinates. An example of a reference point is a home cinema center, in which its position is set manually, and smartphones, approaching this point, determine their position, for example, by GPS.

A “relative” zone can be created in a group without location. All devices that are in the default group consider that they are in the group coverage area. An example of such a group might be “Vasily's Machine”. For example, a device can manually set a given location, and they will position themselves in this area.

A global zone is when devices are in this zone, regardless of their location on the world map.

At the same time, one device can be in different groups and in different zones. The action of the rules in this case is determined by the user or the contact network itself by setting the degree of importance of the rules and zones. The degree of importance of rules and zones is set in the range from 0 to 100, where 0 is the most important rule, and 100 is insignificant.

Entering one or another group, the user confirms his consent to the rules that are established in it.

The following are some examples of using group rules.

Rule "Meeting". The group is assigned a device that is a “moderator of silence”. This device is the main one in the group and sets the “meeting” mode on all the devices included in this group, putting all the devices in silent mode. In the group there can be 100% of the main devices, and maybe not one. This rule allows you to get rid of sounds and extraneous calls at the meeting of the leader and employees, the leader with one click on his phone will put the phones of employees in silent mode, this will make sure that someone else’s phone does not ring during the meeting.

The rule "at home." The purpose of the main device in this case changes the behavior of the devices included in the group. When calling to the main devices, the rest of the group members change their sound mode, making it much quieter. In this group, smartphones belong to the main devices, to the remaining members of the group are household appliances that can make loud noises in the process of work: televisions, computers, car radios. A rule can be useful when you are at home or in a car and music is playing loudly. Using this rule, all devices included in the group during a call to the main device will lower the volume and return to the previously set mode when the call ends.

Rule: "Everyone caught the silence." This rule is created in a group if it is necessary that only one main device can be “on the air” at a time. In other words, all devices in the group will be put into silent mode from the beginning of a call to the device to any main device until its completion. This rule can be useful in cases where there is a need to hide the presence of other people nearby.

Rule: "Where is my child." This rule is suitable for family use. If the child has not returned home in time, the parent can turn on geolocation on the child’s phone and get information about the child’s location.

The rules above are examples of rules. During use, the rules can be supplemented, changed and mixed.

A method for controlling devices through a contact network can be as follows.

After installing the program on the device, a special button for turning on the program appears on the device screen. When this button is pressed, the device sends a signal to other devices in which the identical program is installed and which are in the corresponding group. For example, with an incoming call to the smartphone, pressing the button gives a signal for action - switch to silent mode. After the conversation ends, the program gives a second signal, but with another command - turn on the sound mode.

To run the program in a group, when you press the power button, the programs added to the list will switch to silent mode. Leaving the zone defined in the group, the devices will switch back to normal mode, while going back into the coverage area, the devices will switch to silent mode.

Another embodiment of the method is the control of devices, such as a television or home theater. By pressing the buttons on the device at the time of an incoming call to the mobile phone (smartphone), the devices (TV, home theater, etc.) turn off the sound without the remote control. After the call ends, the mobile device will signal the devices to switch from silent to normal mode.

The process embodiments described above are examples. During use, embodiments of the method may be supplemented, modified, and mixed.

Claims (7)

1. Contact network for device management, containing at least one server for storing and processing information associated with at least one database, which contains information about the users of the contact network and the relationships between them, containing an unlimited number of users, each user registers itself and at least one device in the contact network, a program is installed on the device through which the device interacts with the contact network and the device is controlled, etc. and when installing on a device, the program checks this device, determining which sensors and functions it has, and suggests choosing functions that can be available for transferring control over them through the contact network, while the user, when registering the device, receives rights to use the device, including at least such functions as turning the device on and off, executing various programs installed on the device, turning the sound on and off, receiving data from the device about it work, location, characterized in that the devices registered in the contact network include an operating system, while the devices registered in the network are either in public viewing or in private access. 2. The contact network according to claim 1, characterized in that the users of the contact network create groups among themselves, inside which there are devices whose management rights are shared between users in these groups. 3. The contact network according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rights to control the device may be full or limited. 4. The contact network according to claim 2, characterized in that within the group zones of device use are determined, the zone is determined by determining the location of devices using systems such as Glonass, GPS, or by entering static location coordinates, or by determining locations using access points according to the data from the provider. 5. The contact network according to claim 1, characterized in that users registered in the contact network are either in public viewing or in private access. 6. A method for controlling devices through a contact network, including supplying a signal from one device to at least one device on which a device management program is installed to perform actions within the obtained device control rights, characterized in that the signal is supplied by pressing the button that appears on the control interface as a result of installing the device management program on the device, while the devices are in the contact network according to claim 2, and the actions are performed in Marks are right in this group. 7. A method for controlling devices through a contact network, including supplying a signal from one device located in a contact network according to claim 2, by means of an automatic mode entered in a group, according to the rules within this group and the given priorities when performing these actions for at least one device on which the identical program is installed and located in the corresponding group in the contact network organized according to claim 2.

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