Home network system and method for operating the same
First Claim
1. A home network system, comprising:
- a home server for outputting a control signal based on a home server protocol to control an operation of a home appliance connected to a network constructed for home networking;
a passive home appliance for performing a control operation in response to a control signal based on a home appliance protocol and outputting a status information signal to the home server; and
a protocol converter for converting different protocols of signals transmitted and received between the home server and the passive home appliance.
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Abstract
A home network system including a protocol converter for converting protocols such that a passive home appliance and a home server connected to a network smoothly communicate signals based on different protocols with each other and a method for operating the home network system. The protocol converter converts a status information signal based on a home appliance protocol from the passive home appliance to transmit it to the home server. The protocol converter converts a control signal based on a home server protocol from the home server to transmit it to the passive home appliance. Therefore, the home server can be compatible with the passive home appliance irrespective of manufacturer and/or protocol of the passive home appliance connected to the network. Compatibility and applicability of the home network system are thus extended and simultaneously the home network system becomes more cost-effective.
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8 Claims
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1. A home network system, comprising:
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a home server for outputting a control signal based on a home server protocol to control an operation of a home appliance connected to a network constructed for home networking;
a passive home appliance for performing a control operation in response to a control signal based on a home appliance protocol and outputting a status information signal to the home server; and
a protocol converter for converting different protocols of signals transmitted and received between the home server and the passive home appliance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for operating a home network system, comprising the steps of:
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a) allowing a home server to output a control signal to a passive home appliance connected to a network in response to a control command inputted by a user;
b) converting a protocol of the control signal outputted at the step a) and transmitting the control signal based on the converted protocol to the passive home appliance;
c) allowing the passive home appliance to perform an operation in response to the control signal transmitted at the step b) and output a status information signal; and
d) converting a protocol of the status information signal outputted at the step c) and transmitting the status information based on the converted protocol. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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