KR100932056B1 - Dynamic Module Management System and its Method for Convenient Services - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a convenience for dynamically creating, registering, distributing, and managing an application program running on a convenience device for a convenience service in order to provide a convenience service to a mobile device of a corresponding area automatically recognized by the convenience device. Regarding a dynamic module management system for a service and a method thereof,

The dynamic module management method according to the present invention includes the steps of: (a) a convenience provider (FP) registering a convenience service with a convenience service platform (FSP); (b) storing the convenience service registered by the convenience service platform (FSP) in a bundle repository; (c) the convenience service platform (FSP) distributing the convenience service to a convenience device; And (d) remotely managing the convenience service distributed to the convenience device by the convenience service platform (FSP).

Description

Dynamic module management system for convenience services and method thereof {Dynamic module management system for facility service, and method}

The present invention relates to a dynamic module management system and method thereof for convenience services.

Due to the evolution of information technology (IT), the intelligentization of space is taking place as analog services existing in various spaces where humans live are digitized.

For example, a convenient device such as a traffic card system, an IPTV, a motion detection screen, a bus arrival guide, or an ATM is processed as digital data.

On the other hand, mobile devices are evolving into smart devices due to the convergence of functions that converge various functions, but convenience devices (FDs) existing in the living area of customers have simple and unique functions. It is operated in the form of a feature device.

Therefore, there is a demand for a technology that enables a user to use a convenient device (FD) that is always used in a daily life through a mobile device that is used most widely and has various functions.

According to the technical requirements described above, in order to provide a convenience service to a mobile device of a corresponding area automatically recognized by a convenience device, an application program running on the convenience device for the convenience service is dynamically generated, registered, distributed, It is an object of the present invention to provide a dynamic module management system and method for convenience services, which can be managed.

A dynamic module management method according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of: (a) the convenience provider (FP) registering the convenience service to the convenience service platform (FSP); (b) storing the convenience service registered by the convenience service platform (FSP) in a bundle repository; (c) the convenience service platform (FSP) distributing the convenience service to a convenience device; And (d) remotely managing the convenience service distributed to the convenience device by the convenience service platform (FSP).

Further, in the step (a), the convenience service platform (FSP) grants a service registration authority to the convenience provider (FP), and the convenience service provider provides the convenience service to the convenience service platform according to the service registration authority. (FSP).

In addition, the step (d), to remotely manage the life cycle of the application for the convenience service, and the registration, change, deletion, use authority settings of the convenience device.

In the step (d), the distribution status of the convenience service is checked and the usage status of the convenience service is checked.

In addition, the step (d) manages the life cycle of the bundle including installation, start, termination, and deletion of the bundle regarding the convenience service.

On the other hand, the dynamic module management system according to the present invention for achieving the above object, a convenience device (FD) for providing a convenience service to the mobile device; A convenience service platform (FSP) for providing a function of registering and inquiring the convenience service, and distributing and managing the convenience service; A convenience provider (FP) for registering the convenience service with the convenience service platform (FSP); And a bundle repository for storing information regarding registration of the convenience service and bundle information of an application.

In addition, the convenience service platform (FSP), and performs the life cycle management and convenience service registration functions for the bundle of the convenience service.

In addition, the life cycle management includes bundle life cycles for installing, starting, terminating, and deleting the bundles, checking dependencies between bundles when installing and deleting, adjusting bundle start levels, and supporting stable service operation.

The convenience service registration function provides an application related to the convenience service, and provides service version management, bundle list management, a management tool, and a management console.

In addition, the convenient service platform (FSP), the dynamic module runtime of the runtime platform technology; An application model of the runtime platform; And an adapter applied to class loading in the runtime platform to use for remote management, resource monitoring, and class modification.

In addition, the convenience service platform (FSP), the registration, change, deletion of the convenience device (FD), the use authority setting of the convenience device (FD), log general information collection, warning and error information collection, the convenience device The service status check of the FD and the detailed information check of the convenience device FD are managed remotely.

In addition, the convenience service platform (FSP) is to remotely manage the information on the registration of the convenience service stored in the bundle storage, and the bundle information of the application.

In addition, the convenience device FD has a function of storing, managing, registering, and inquiring a variety of applications provided from a plurality of service providers, and sharing information and services with other smart convenience devices, or federation of applications. federation) and provide the application only to authorized users.

In addition, the convenience device FD provides location information of the mobile device, confirms location information of the connected mobile device, and confirms an ID for confirming user's private information in association with the mobile device. do.

In addition, the convenience device (FD) checks the certificate required for checking and executing the user billing information in conjunction with the mobile device, and confirms the detailed information of the mobile device based on the ID of the mobile device.

In addition, the convenience device FD performs a smart level function for stable operation between components and a package management function for stable data sharing between components.

In addition, the convenience device FD provides an application execution environment through cooperation between devices, recognizes a nearby device, and provides its own device detailed information and status information.

In addition, the convenience service platform (FSP) has a management function for identifying, installing, extending, and removing a common format for registering and distributing an application, a function for classifying an application distributed to the convenience device (FD), and an application. It will provide the function to check the integrity of production and manage access rights by application.

In addition, the convenience service platform (FSP) has a function of sharing the authentication confirmation and authentication information for each of the convenience device (FD) and the mobile device (MD), and between the convenience device (FD) and the mobile device (MD) It will perform trust management, token issuance functions, data encryption and certificate management functions.

In addition, the convenience service platform (FSP), the initial connection setting and registration function for the search and registration of the convenience device (FD), platform attribute information confirmation, storage, call information confirmation function of the convenience device (FD) Will be performed.

In addition, the convenience service platform (FSP), to provide the monitoring, login, alarm information check and management functions of the convenience device (FD), additional device events and various driver management functions of the convenience device (FD) .

In addition, the convenient service platform (FSP), the management user to create, add, change, registration management function, the authority management and control function of the management user, the administrator management console function for system management, for each user authority It will provide an optimized portal configuration function.

The convenience service platform FSP may further include a processing function for additional metadata requested by the convenience device FD and the mobile device MD, and the context information data collected by the convenience device FD. The save function will be performed.

On the other hand, the convenience device according to the present invention for achieving the above object, a device position confirmation unit for providing its own position information, and confirms the position information of the connected device; An authentication / security unit for verifying authentication information of a user, informing whether the authentication is successful or unsuccessful, and executing a security function through encryption when interworking with a convenient service platform and transmitting data; An information inquiry unit for confirming an ID for confirming private information of a user in association with a mobile device; A remote management unit for providing an initial setting function for initial connection with a management server and an agent function for receiving and managing remote management information; A device collaboration unit providing an application execution environment through collaboration between devices and providing a function controlled by a limited input of a mobile device; A communication unit providing a function of connecting to various devices through a mobile communication network and a local area network, and recognizing a nearby device; And a personalization information unit which provides its own device detailed information and state information, collects surrounding context information, and transmits it to a convenient service broker (FSB).

In addition, the information inquiry unit confirms a certificate required for checking and executing user billing information in association with the mobile device, and confirms detailed information of the mobile device based on the ID of the mobile device.

The remote management unit may provide a smart level function for stable operation between components and a package management function for stable data sharing between components.

In addition, the remote management unit, and automatically detects the device and provides a corresponding driver as necessary, and provides the detailed information and status information of the device.

The remote management unit may store, manage, register, and query various applications provided from a plurality of service providers, and share information and services with other smart convenience devices, or a federation function to federate applications. , And the function of providing the application only to the authorized user.

The personalization information unit calls user detailed information and personalization information based on the user ID.

On the other hand, the convenience service platform according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the application management unit for providing a common format identification, installation, expansion, removal function for registering, distributing the application; An authentication / security unit sharing authentication confirmation and authentication information for each convenient device (FD) and mobile device (MD); A remote manager in charge of registration and attribute management of the convenience device FD, monitoring of the convenience device FD, and event collection; A communication network interworking unit utilizing information already secured through interworking with a previously established communication network; And a personalization information unit that provides a processing function for the additional metadata requested by the convenience device FD and the mobile device MD.

The application program manager may provide a function of classifying an application distributed to the convenience device FD, an integrity checking function of the production of the application, and an application-specific access right management function.

The authentication / security unit may perform a trust management and token issuance function, an encryption of data, and a certificate management function between the convenience device FD and the mobile device MD.

The remote management unit may perform an initial connection setting and registration function for searching and registering the convenience device FD, and confirming, storing, and calling information on platform properties of the convenience device FD. .

In addition, the remote management unit, monitoring, login, alarm information check and management of the convenience device (FD), additional device events and various driver management functions of the convenience device (FD) and the application of the convenience device (FD) It will provide life cycle management of the program.

The remote management unit may be configured to create, add, change, or register a management user, a rights management and control function of the management user, an administrator management console function for system management, and an optimized portal configuration for each user right. To provide functionality.

According to the present invention, a provider providing a convenience service can create and distribute an application program for a convenience service in an integrated environment, and can modify, supplement, and distribute the application in real time remotely. The convenience device can be managed remotely.

Details of the object and technical configuration of the present invention and the resulting effects thereof will be more clearly understood by the following detailed description based on the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a dynamic module management system for a convenience service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a dynamic module management system according to the present invention includes a mobile device (TMD) 110, a smart facility device (SFD) 120, and a communication network 130. , Facility Service Broker (FSB) 140, Facility Service Platform (FSP) 150, Bundle Repository 152, and Facility Provider (FP) 160).

The TMD 110 receives a convenience service from the SFD 120. That is, the TMD 110 recognizes the SFD 120 available to the user in a specific zone through the service discovery protocol, and binds the desired service desired by the user through the user's interaction. do.

In addition, the TMD 110 transmits the authentication information of the user to the SFD 120 and checks whether the authentication succeeds or fails from the SFD 120.

In addition, the TMD 110 performs security and encryption of data when interworking with the SFD 120, and transmits ID information including detailed information of the user and detailed information of the device to the SFD 120.

In addition, the TMD 110 performs transmission and reception functions with the SFD 120 through the local area network for the data and the application, and checks the state of the received data and the application.

The TMD 110 stores and manages an application program downloaded from the SFD 120 and provides a runtime environment for registering and executing the downloaded application program and a registration function.

Here, the TMD 110 and the SFD 120 perform life cycle management and service registration. That is, the bundle virtual life cycle for installing, starting, stopping, and installing bundles, checking dependencies between bundles during installation and uninstallation, and changing the service life cycle for the Java virtual machine (JVM: It performs lifecycle management functions, including no restart of the Java Virtual Machine, adjustments to bundle start levels, and support for stable service behavior. In addition, for service registration, it is possible to register its own service in the FSP 150, to support the use of other registered services, to provide interoperability between multiple vendors through information sharing, and to make policy decisions on registering and invoking the same service. To perform.

The SFD 120 organically interworks with the TMD 110, interoperates with other devices, and processes convenience services as digital information and provides them through the TMD 110.

In addition, the SFD 120 provides the location information of the TMD 110, confirms the location information of the connected TMD 110, and confirms the ID for confirming the user's private information in association with the TMD 110. .

In addition, the SFD 120 checks a certificate required for checking and executing user billing information in conjunction with the TMD 110, and checks detailed information of the TMD 110 based on the ID of the TMD 110.

In addition, the SFD 120 performs a smart level function for stable operation between components and a package management function for stable data sharing between components.

In addition, the SFD 120 provides an application execution environment through collaboration between devices, recognizes a nearby device, and provides its own device detailed information and state information.

In addition, the SFD 120 stores, manages, registers, and inquires various applications provided from a plurality of service providers, and shares information and services with other smart convenience devices, or federates applications. federation) and provide the application only to authorized users.

In addition, the SFD 120 collects surrounding context information and transmits it to the FSB 140.

The communication network 130 is a network connecting the SFD 120 and the FSB 140 and may be, for example, a local area network (LAN). Thus, in FIG. 1, communication network 130 is represented as LAN 130.

The FSB 140 exists in one business zone to manage and coordinate a plurality of SFDs 120 and convenience services.

In addition, the FSB 140 includes a service directory function for managing a list of services existing in a zone, a service registration function for registering a new service, a service query function for searching for a service according to a user's needs, and access to a service. Provides service status inquiry function to manage

In addition, the FSB 140 has a session function for the connection state and usage application information of the plurality of SFDs 120 and the TMD 110, and a state storing function of an application being used between the plurality of TMDs 110 and the SFD 120. And a state recovery function of an application being used between the plurality of TMDs 110 and the SFD 120.

In addition, the FSB 140 may combine the services existing in the zone, model the services and events provided by the plurality of SFDs 120 according to the needs of the service provider, and the location of the TMD 110. It provides a function to collect the sensing information for and to generate an event in response to a specific location.

The FSP 150 provides the registration and inquiry of convenience services, the distribution and management of convenience services, and provides a collaboration function through centralized management.

In addition, the FSP 150 includes a management function for checking, installing, extending, and removing a common format for registering and distributing an application, classifying an application distributed to the SFD 120, and checking the integrity of the production of the application. Provides access authority management by application.

In addition, the FSP 150 has a function of sharing authentication information and authentication information for the SFD 120 and the TMD 110, a trust management and token issuing function, data encryption, and a certificate between the SFD 120 and the TMD 110. Perform administrative functions.

In addition, the FSP 150 performs initial connection setup and registration functions for searching and registering the SFD 120, and checks, stores, and calls information of the platform attribute information of the SFD 120.

In addition, the FSP 150 monitors, logs in, checks and manages the alarm information of the SFD 120, additional device events and various driver management functions of the SFD 120, and a life cycle of an application of the SFD 120. cycle) Provide management functions.

In addition, the FSP 150 may create, add, change, or register a management user, and manage and control a user's rights, a management console function for system management, and an optimized portal for each user's rights. Provide configuration functions.

In addition, the FSP 150 grants the FP 160 the right to provide convergence data regarding moving pictures, music data, personal data, and the like.

In addition, the FSP 150 sets usage rights of the SFD 120, collects log general information, warnings, and error information, stores the bundle information in the bundle storage 152, and manages the service status and detailed information of the SFD 120. Check it.

In addition, the FSP 150 registers the distributed convenience service to the SFD 120, performs a remote management agent function, and provides a lifecycle management and information sharing function.

The FSP 150 performs processing on additional metadata requested by the SFD 120 and the TMD 110, and stores context information data collected by the SFD 120.

The bundle repository 152 registers, changes, and deletes the SFD 120 according to the remote management of the FSP 150. In addition, the bundle store 152 stores a communication method according to the policy.

In addition, the bundle store 152 stores information on setting a service distribution policy, checking a service distribution status, determining a service range for distribution, determining a charging policy, and checking a service usage status.

In addition, the bundle store 152 stores the application program bundle provided from the FP 160 and performs additional management functions. To this end, it provides a bundle search function (conditional expression) and a bundle storage registration function of the FPs.

The FP 160 serves as a content provider of the SFD 120 and directly distributes and manages hardware (H / W) and software (S / W) for convenience services. In addition, the FP 160 registers service data such as a facility technology application, a device driver, and meta data in the bundle repository 152. In addition, the FP 160 performs service version management, bundle list management, and the like for a service registered in the bundle repository 152, and provides a management tool and a management console. The FP 160 provides a web graphical user interface (GUI) for easy access.

On the other hand, the present invention uses a facility technology framework (FTF). Accordingly, the TMD 110, the SFD 120, the LAN 130, and the FSB 140 are located in one FTF zone. In addition, one FTF Zone is connected to another FTF Zone through the LAN 130.

In the FT (Facility Technology) environment, various services in the real life are digitized through the SFD 120 so that users can receive intelligent services through the TMD 110 and the SFD 120. Life) environment.

Accordingly, the FT environment is applied to the TMD 110 personally carried by the user, the device SFD 120 in the living area which is installed in a specific area and directly provides the service to the user, and the SFD 120 in the same area. FSB 140, which is in charge of service provision and management, and FSP 150, which is in charge of linkage with existing mobile communication infrastructure and collaboration among all components.

Here, the communication network between the TMD 110 and the SFD 120 and the communication network between the TMD 110 and another TMD may be implemented using a personal area network (PAN), Bluetooth, RFID, IrDA, or the like.

The functions required until the FTF application service provided and developed by the FP 160 are delivered to the user through the FTF system are as follows.

1) Dynamic service discovery function-Zone discovery, service discovery, service status check, indoor location detection

2) Device Collaboration-Collaboration Detector, Collaboration Services, Session Management, Collaboration Core Technology

3) Dynamic Module System-Service Registration, Deployment, Remote Management, Monitoring, Lifecycle Management, Information Sharing, Bundle Repository

4) Service Choreography-Process Modeling, Task Selection, Service Execution, TMD Interaction, SFD Interaction

5) Trust & Privacy-Trust relationship between devices, mobile user's privacy, DRM compatible SFD linkage

6) Facade for Personalization Service-collect information, filter information, collect all information, store information

Here, in the personalization service, Facade means providing a simple and consistent data format and interface for interworking with the system.

2 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a mobile device TMD according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the TMD 110 includes a convenience service unit 210, a communication unit 220, a device collaboration unit 230, and an execution environment unit 240.

The convenience service unit 210 recognizes a convenience service that a user can use in a specific zone through a service discovery protocol, and binds the convenience service that the user desires by the user's interaction.

The communication unit 220 transmits and receives information and data through short-range communication with the SFD 120 that provides a convenient service.

The device collaboration unit 230 provides an environment in which applications can be executed through collaboration between devices. In addition, the device collaboration unit 230 transmits control data of the SFD 120 according to a limited input from the user. The device collaboration unit 230 performs an automatic detection of a device and a device access management function for providing a corresponding driver as necessary, and a device status reporting function for providing detailed information and status information of the device.

The execution environment unit 240 stores and manages the downloaded application. That is, the execution environment unit 240 installs an application program for the convenience service in the terminal and sets the environment so that the program related to the convenience service can be executed.

Meanwhile, the TMD 110 includes an input unit for receiving data from a user and a display unit for displaying an operation state of the terminal, in addition to the above-described configuration. Omit.

3 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a smart convenience device (SFD) according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the SFD 120 according to the present invention may include a device positioning unit 310, an authentication / security unit 320, an information inquiry unit 330, a remote management unit 340, a device collaboration unit 350, The communication unit 360 and the personalization information unit 370 are included.

The device location checking unit 310 provides its own location information and checks the location information of the connected device.

The authentication / security unit 320 checks the user's authentication information, notifies the success or failure of authentication, and executes a security function through encryption when interworking with the convenient service platform and data transfer.

The information inquiry unit 330 checks the ID for confirming the private information of the user in association with the mobile device. In addition, the information inquiry unit 330 checks the certificate required for checking and executing the user billing information in conjunction with the TMD 110, and confirms the detailed information of the TMD 110 based on the ID of the TMD 110.

The remote management unit 340 provides an initial setting function for initial interworking with the management server and an agent function for receiving and managing remote management information.

In addition, the remote management unit 340 provides a smart level function for stable operation between components, and a package management function for stable data sharing between components.

In addition, the remote management unit 340 automatically detects the device and provides a corresponding driver as necessary, and provides detailed information and status information of the device.

In addition, the remote management unit 340 stores, manages, registers, and queries various applications provided from a plurality of service providers, and shares information and services with other smart convenience devices, or federates applications. Provide functionality, and applications to authorized users only.

The device collaboration unit 350 provides an application execution environment through collaboration between devices, and provides a function controlled by limited input of a mobile device.

The communication unit 360 provides a function of connecting to various devices through a mobile communication network and a local area network, and a function of recognizing a nearby device.

The personalization information unit 370 provides its own device detailed information and state information, collects surrounding context information, and transmits it to the FSB 140. In addition, the personalization information unit 370 calls the user detailed information and the personalization information based on the user ID.

4 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a convenience service broker (FSB) according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the FSB 140 according to the present invention includes a service brokering unit 410, a session manager 420, a service combination unit 430, and a sensing information processor 440.

The service brokering unit 410 manages the registration and search of a service and a service list.

In addition, the service brokering unit 410 may include a service directory function for managing a list of services existing in a zone, a service registration function for registering a new service, a service query function for searching for a service according to a user's needs, and a service. Provides service status inquiry function to manage access.

The session manager 420 provides a session function for the connection state of the plurality of SFDs 120 and the TMD 110 and application information.

In addition, the session manager 420 provides a state storage function of an application being used between the plurality of TMDs 110 and the SFD 120 and a state recovery function of an application being used between the plurality of TMDs 110 and the SFD 120. .

The service combination unit 430 combines the services existing in the zone.

In addition, the service combination unit 430 models the functions and services and events provided by the plurality of SFDs 120 in accordance with the needs of the service provider.

The sensing information processor 440 collects and processes sensing information about the location of the mobile device MD.

In addition, the sensing information processor 440 provides a filtering function of the sensor for garbage values and a function of generating an event in response to a specific position.

5 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a convenient service platform (FSP) according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the FSP 150 according to the present invention includes an application manager 510, an authentication / security unit 520, a remote manager 530, a communication network interworking unit 540, and a personalization information unit 550. .

The application manager 510 provides a common format check, installation, extension, and removal function for registering and distributing an application.

In addition, the application program manager 501 provides a function of classifying an application distributed to the SFD 120, a function of checking the integrity of the production of the application, and an application-specific access right management function.

The authentication / security unit 520 shares authentication confirmation and authentication information for each SFD 120 and the TMD 110. In addition, the authentication / security unit 520 performs a trust management and token issuance function and encryption and data management function between the SFD 120 and the TMD 110.

The remote manager 530 is responsible for registration and property management of the SFD 120, monitoring of the SFD 120, and event collection. In addition, the remote management unit 530 performs an initial connection setup and registration function for the search and registration of the SFD 120, and the platform attribute information confirmation, storage, and call information confirmation function of the SFD 120.

The remote management unit 530 provides an easy management function through a web browser for the management of the SFD 120, diagnoses a problem remotely, provides remote device setup and reset, backup and recovery functions, remote firmware upgrade and Provides various upgrade management functions.

In addition, the remote management unit 530 may monitor, log in, and check and manage the SFD 120, additional device events and various driver management functions of the SFD 120, and a life cycle of an application program of the SFD 120. life cycle).

The remote management unit 530 may be configured to create, add, change, or manage a management user, and manage and control a user's rights, manage an administrator's console for system management, and configure an optimized portal for each user's authority. Provide the function.

The communication network interworking unit 540 utilizes already secured information through interworking with a previously established communication network.

The personalization information unit 550 provides a processing function for the additional metadata requested by the SFD 120 and the TMD 110. In addition, the personalization information unit 550 stores the context information data collected by the SFD 120.

In addition, the FSP 150 performs the Open Services Gateway Initiative (OSGi) Runtime function, which is a Java-based service platform defined by the OSGi Alliance, which enables dynamic management of modules, sharing between instances, and remote management. It has a framework including a module structure and the like. This OSGi runtime functionality requires technical elements such as dynamic module runtimes, application models, and adapters. The dynamic module runtime refers to OSGi runtime platform technology, and the application model is an application model that is regulated by the OSGi runtime platform, and includes a programming medel and a deployment medel. In addition, the FSP 150 implements various protocols to be applied during class loading in OSGi runtime through an adapter to enable remote management, resource monitoring, class modification, and the like.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a dynamic module management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The dynamic module system technology according to the embodiment of the present invention is a service platform technology that provides middleware functions to various application services that operate on the SFD 120. On the application side, the service-oriented, component-based environment in which instances can be shared among applications and the way to manage the software life cycle in a standardized way are provided through this. In addition, administrative aspects include functions such as remote management of SFD programs, monitoring, and application bundle repositories. In the case of the TMD 110, a PDA class device applies the same method as the SFD 120, and applies a linkage method with a midlet-based virtual machine service (VM service) to the cellular phone.

Referring to FIG. 6, first, the FSP 150 grants a service registration authority to register a convenience service to a plurality of FPs 160 (S602).

Here, the service registration authority is, for example, the authority to register a service for providing convergence data regarding a video, music data, personal data, or the like, or a service for providing convenience service data for convenience technology applications, device drivers, metadata, and the like. Can be.

The FP 160 receives the service registration authority from the FSP 150, transmits an application related to the convenience service, etc. to the FSP 150, and registers the convenient service to be provided to the FSP 150 (S604). .

The FSP 150 registers and stores the service information received from the SFD 120 in the bundle storage 152 (S606). Here, the bundle repository 152 provides a bundle search function that can search for a bundle by a conditional expression.

Subsequently, the FSP 150 distributes corresponding convenience services to the plurality of SFDs 120 through the OSGi runtime function (S608).

At this time, the FSP 150 distributes the convenient service based on the data on the service distribution policy setting stored in the bundle storage 152, the data on the determination of the service range for the distribution, and the data on the charging policy setting. .

Here, the meaning of distributing the convenience service is that the FSP 150 transmits an application required to perform the convenience service to the corresponding SFD 120 so that the corresponding SFD 120 is installed.

The FSP 150, which distributes the convenience service to each SFD 120, checks the service distribution status afterwards and stores it in the bundle storage 152 as data on the service distribution status check, and displays the service usage status for each SFD 120. The data is stored in the bundle repository 152 as data related to the service usage check.

The SFD 120, which receives the convenience service from the FSP 150, installs an application for the convenience service on its device (S610).

After providing each convenient service, the FSP 150 remotely manages the SFD 120 and the bundle storage 152 for the convenient service distributed through the OSGi runtime function (S612).

That is, the FSP 150 manages the life cycle of an application installed in the SFD 120 for convenience services, or remotely sets and resets the SFD 120, backs up and restores the SFD 120, and functions of the SFD 120. Perform firmware upgrades and various upgrades remotely.

In addition, the FSP 150 may remotely register, change, or delete the SFD 120, set a usage right of the SFD 120, and collect log general information, path, and error information. In addition, the FSP 150 may remotely check the service state of the SFD 120 and may check detailed information.

Meanwhile, the FSP 150 may remotely manage a service version or a list of bundles stored in the bundle repository 152, and manage a bundle life cycle related to installing, starting, terminating, and deleting a bundle.

As described above, according to the present invention, in order to provide a convenience service to a mobile device of a corresponding area automatically recognized by the convenience device, an application program running on the convenience device for the convenience service is dynamically generated, registered, distributed, and managed. A dynamic module management system and method for convenience services can be realized.

As those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative and not restrictive in all aspects. Should be. The scope of the present invention is shown by the following claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

The present invention can be applied to a device for providing a convenient service to a mobile device through short-range communication such as Bluetooth, PAN, infrared communication, and the like to remotely manage a system for distributing an application for the convenience service and an application for the convenience service. It can be applied to the system.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a dynamic module management system for a convenience service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a mobile device TMD according to the present invention.

3 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a smart convenience device (SFD) according to the present invention.

4 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a convenience service broker (FSB) according to the present invention.

5 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a convenient service platform (FSP) according to the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a dynamic module management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

110: mobile device (TMD) 120: smart convenience device (SFD)

130: communication network (LAN) 140: convenience service broker (FSB)

150: convenience service platform (FSP) 152: bundle storage

160: convenience provider (FP) 210: convenience service

220: communication unit 230: device collaboration unit

240: execution environment unit 310: device position confirmation unit

320: authentication / security unit 330: information inquiry unit

340: remote management unit 350: device collaboration unit

360: Communication Department 370: Personalization Information Department

410: service brokering unit 420: session management unit

430: service combination unit 440: sensing information processing unit

510: application management unit 520: authentication / security

530: remote management unit 540: communication network interworking unit

550: personalized information department

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(a) the convenience provider (FP) registering the convenience service with the convenience service platform (FSP); (b) storing the convenience service registered by the convenience service platform (FSP) in a bundle repository; (c) the convenience service platform (FSP) distributing the convenience service to a convenience device; (d) remotely managing the convenience service distributed to the convenience device by the convenience service platform (FSP); And (e) OSGi using an adapter that the convenience service platform (FSP) uses for dynamic module runtime of runtime platform technology, application model of the runtime platform, and class loading in the runtime platform for remote management, resource monitoring, and class modification. To perform Open Gateway Initiative runtime functions Dynamic module management method comprising a. The method of claim 1, In the step (a), the convenience service platform (FSP) grants a service registration authority to the convenience provider (FP), and the convenience provider provides the convenience service to the convenience service platform (FSP) according to the service registration authority. Dynamic module management method characterized in that the registration. The method of claim 1, The step (d) of the dynamic module management method, characterized in that for remotely managing the life cycle of the application for the convenience service, and the registration, change, deletion, use authority settings of the convenience device. The method of claim 1, The step (d) is a dynamic module management method characterized in that for managing the distribution status of the convenience service and the usage status check of the convenience service. The method of claim 1, The step (d) is a dynamic module management method, characterized in that for managing the life cycle of the bundle including the installation, start, end, deletion of the bundle for the convenience service. A convenience device (FD) for providing convenience services to the mobile device; Provides the registration and inquiry of the convenience service, the distribution and management of the convenience service, the dynamic module runtime of the runtime platform technology, the application model of the runtime platform and remote management by applying at class loading in the runtime platform, resource monitoring, A convenient service platform (FSP) containing an adapter for use in class modification; A convenience provider (FP) for registering the convenience service with the convenience service platform (FSP); And A bundle storage for storing information regarding registration of the convenience service and bundle information of an application; Dynamic module management system comprising a. The method of claim 6, The convenience service platform (FSP) is a dynamic module management system, characterized in that to perform life cycle management and convenience service registration functions for the bundle of the convenience service. The method of claim 7, wherein The life cycle management includes a bundle life cycle for installing, starting, terminating, and deleting the bundle, and checking dependencies between bundles when installing and uninstalling, adjusting bundle start levels, and supporting stable service operation. Module management system. The method of claim 7, wherein The convenience service registration function provides an application related to the convenience service and provides a service version management, a bundle list management, a management tool, and a management console. delete The method of claim 6, The convenience service platform (FSP) may be configured to register, change, or delete the convenience device (FD), use authority setting of the convenience device (FD), log general information collection, warning and error information collection, and the convenience device (FD). Dynamic status management system characterized in that for remotely managing the service status check and confirmation of the detailed information of the convenience device (FD). The method of claim 6, The convenience service platform (FSP) is a dynamic module management system, characterized in that for remotely managing information on the registration of the convenience service stored in the bundle repository and the bundle information of the application. The method of claim 6, The convenience device (FD) has a function of storing, managing, registering, and inquiring a variety of applications provided from a plurality of service providers, and sharing information and services with other smart convenience devices, or federating applications. And a function of providing an application only to an authorized user. The method of claim 6, The convenience device (FD) provides location information of the mobile device, confirms location information of the connected mobile device, and confirms an ID for confirming private information of the user in association with the mobile device. Dynamic module management system. The method of claim 6, The convenience device (FD) is a dynamic module, characterized in that for verifying and executing the user billing information check and execution of the certificate interworking with the mobile device, the detailed information of the mobile device based on the ID of the mobile device Management system. The method of claim 6, The convenience device (FD) is a dynamic module management system, characterized in that to perform a smart level function for stable operation between components, and to perform a package management function for stable data sharing between components. The method of claim 6, The convenience device (FD) provides an application execution environment through collaboration between devices, recognizes a nearby device, and provides its own device detailed information and status information. The method of claim 6, The convenience service platform (FSP) includes a management function for identifying, installing, extending, and removing a common format for registering and distributing an application, classifying an application distributed to the convenience device (FD), and producing an application. Dynamic module management system, characterized in that it provides integrity check function and application-specific access rights management function. The method of claim 6, The convenience service platform (FSP) has a function of sharing authentication confirmation and authentication information for each of the convenience device (FD) and the mobile device (MD), and trust management between the convenience device (FD) and the mobile device (MD). And a token issuing function and an encryption and certificate management function of data. The method of claim 6, The convenience service platform (FSP) performs an initial connection setup and registration function for searching and registering the convenience device (FD), and checks, stores, and calls information on platform properties of the convenience device (FD). Dynamic module management system, characterized in that. The method of claim 6, The convenience service platform (FSP) is characterized in that for providing the monitoring, login, alarm information check and management of the convenience device (FD), additional device events and various driver management functions of the convenience device (FD) Dynamic Module Management System. The method of claim 6, The convenient service platform (FSP), the management user creation, addition, change, registration management function, the authority management and control function of the management user, the administrator management console function for system management, optimized for each user right Dynamic module management system, characterized in that to provide a portal configuration function. The method of claim 6, The convenience service platform (FSP), the processing function for the additional metadata requested by the convenience device (FD) and the mobile device (MD), and the context information data collected by the convenience device (FD) Dynamic module management system, characterized in that performing a function. A device location checking unit which provides its location information and confirms location information of the connected device; An authentication / security unit for verifying authentication information of a user, informing whether the authentication is successful or unsuccessful, and executing a security function through encryption when interworking with a convenient service platform and transmitting data; An information inquiry unit for confirming an ID for confirming private information of a user in association with a mobile device; A remote management unit for providing an initial setting function for initial connection with a management server and an agent function for receiving and managing remote management information; A device collaboration unit providing an application execution environment through collaboration between devices and providing a function controlled by a limited input of a mobile device; A communication unit providing a function of connecting to various devices through a mobile communication network and a local area network, and recognizing a nearby device; And A personalization information unit which provides its own device detailed information and state information, collects surrounding context information, and transmits it to a convenient service broker (FSB); Convenience device comprising a. The method of claim 24, The information inquiry unit checks a certificate required for checking and executing user billing information in association with the mobile device, and confirms detailed information of the mobile device based on the ID of the mobile device. The method of claim 24, The remote management unit is a convenience device, characterized in that to provide a smart level function for stable operation between components, and a package management function for stable data sharing between components. The method of claim 24, The remote management unit provides a corresponding driver according to automatic detection of a device, and provides the detailed information and the status information of the device. The method of claim 24, The remote management unit includes a function of storing, managing, registering, and inquiring various applications provided from a plurality of service providers, a federation function of sharing information and services with other smart convenience devices, or federating applications; A convenience device, characterized in that to perform the function of providing the application only to the authorized user. The method of claim 24, The personalization information unit, the convenience device, characterized in that for calling the user details and personalization information based on the user ID. An application management unit for providing a common format identification, installation, extension, and removal function for registering and distributing an application; An authentication / security unit sharing authentication confirmation and authentication information for each convenient device (FD) and mobile device (MD); A remote manager in charge of registration and attribute management of the convenience device FD, monitoring of the convenience device FD, and event collection; A communication network interworking unit utilizing information already secured through interworking with a previously established communication network; A personalization information unit providing a processing function for additional metadata requested by the convenience device FD and the mobile device MD; And A dynamic module runtime of runtime platform technology, a framework including an application model of the runtime platform and an adapter applied to class loading in the runtime platform for remote management, resource monitoring, and class modification. Convenience service platform comprising a. The method of claim 30, The application program management unit, the convenience service platform, characterized in that to provide a function for classifying the application distributed to the convenience device (FD), the integrity check function of the production of the application and the access rights management function for each application. The method of claim 30, The authentication / security unit is a convenience service platform, characterized in that for performing the trust management and token issuance function and encryption and certificate management function between the convenience device (FD) and the mobile device (MD). The method of claim 30, The remote management unit performs an initial connection setting and registration function for searching and registering the convenience device (FD), and checks, stores, and calls information on the platform attribute information of the convenience device (FD). Convenience service platform. The method of claim 30, The remote management unit may monitor, log in, and check alarm information and management functions of the convenience device FD, additional device events and various driver management functions of the convenience device FD, and application programs of the convenience device FD. A convenience service platform characterized by providing a life cycle management function. The method of claim 30, The remote management unit includes a function for creating, adding, changing, and registering a management user, a rights management and control function for the management user, an administrative console function for system management, and an optimized portal configuration function for each user right. Convenient service platform, characterized in that providing. The method of claim 30, The personalization information unit, the convenience service platform, characterized in that for storing context information data collected by the convenience device (FD).

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