EP1494192A2 - Remote control system for controlling household devices - Google Patents

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EP1494192A2
EP1494192A2 EP04291571A EP04291571A EP1494192A2 EP 1494192 A2 EP1494192 A2 EP 1494192A2 EP 04291571 A EP04291571 A EP 04291571A EP 04291571 A EP04291571 A EP 04291571A EP 1494192 A2 EP1494192 A2 EP 1494192A2
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  • the present invention relates to control systems environment that allows remote control of devices electronic, computer and home electrical systems such as audiovisual appliances, electric door or shutter motors, lighting and others.
  • the invention also relates to the systems home assistance for people with autonomy such as the elderly or disabled.
  • Instrument control commands are sent via infrared to way of a universal remote.
  • Universal remotes exist to control different audiovisual systems (TV, HIFI) thanks to the small number of infrared protocols used by different builders that it originally contains or that it acquires by learning. This creates a common system to drive the devices that receive infrared control signals.
  • terminals home help that allows you to call and talk, in hand free, with the operators of companies providing remote assistance or remote monitoring.
  • these terminals are limited to the call of telemonitoring companies and do not manage the implementation of relationship with other people in a situation of mobility.
  • this type of terminal is a device independent of the control system of habitat. Consequently, it does not allow the operators contacted to ability to interact remotely on the habitat environment when it is equipped with a control system.
  • the present invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a system that allows, without recourse to the use of a wiring, to control devices from any location to inside the habitat, and even outside of it.
  • the system has also to enable the user, where appropriate, to have access to a support and linking service.
  • a control system environment for controlling a plurality of devices in a dwelling, said system comprising a transmission network for routing control signals from a communication device remote control to the aircraft to be controlled, characterized in that the network of transmission comprises a plurality of interface modules of transmission, each module comprising transmission means short-range radiofrequency to communicate with each other and with apparatus equipped with radiofrequency transmission means, and means of conversion radio frequency / infrared to communicate with appliances equipped with infrared transmission means.
  • the system of the invention makes it possible to establish a cover radiofrequency in all the habitat.
  • the user can then order the devices no matter where it is in the habitat.
  • the integration the system of the invention in the habitat is relatively easy since it requires no wiring to transmit the control signals of the remote control device to remote devices.
  • Infrared controlled devices can be user controlled even when it is not in the same room as the unit.
  • the interface modules include processing means to identify the aircraft to be flown in order to transmit the order of command directly to the device or via one or more other modules interface depending on the location of the device in the habitat.
  • Transmission interface modules can use the Bluetooth® technology for short radio frequency transmissions scope, this technology being adapted for home networks especially because of its low energy consumption.
  • the system comprises in in addition to radiofrequency-controlled switch devices for control electromechanical devices in response to the signals of radiofrequency control transmitted by the interface modules.
  • the radio-controlled switch devices may include means for returning a confirmation signal for taking into account of the control signal.
  • the remote control device includes management software means of environment to pilot the appliances of the house from remote control device.
  • the remote control device includes storage means for memorizing the identifications of the devices and the control protocols associated with each device to enable the user to have access to the specific functions of each device.
  • the device for remote control includes a display device forming with the environmental management software means a graphical interface for identify and control the aircraft to be flown.
  • the device remote control can also include a device for synthesis voice forming with said environment management software means an audible interface to identify the aircraft to be flown and a voice command means environmental management software for pilot at least a minimum of functions according to the possibilities techniques.
  • the device for remote control is a type of mobile telecommunication device GSM / GPRS which further comprises transmission means short-range radio frequency compatible with those of the modules transmission interface.
  • GSM / GPRS mobile telecommunication device
  • the remote control device also include ways to automatically generate pre-configured queries in the form of text or voice messages thus minimizing the operations to be performed on the remote control to request services.
  • one or more modules transmission interface further comprises means for GSM / GPRS type mobile telecommunication to receive control signals via a mobile telecommunication network of type GSM / GPRS.
  • the devices can be controlled externally of habitat by the user with his remote implemented on a mobile terminal.
  • the system may also include a modem equipped with a port of short-range radiofrequency transmission compatible with those of the transmission interface modules so as to receive the signals of control via a fixed telecommunication network and to transmit them to the transmission interface modules.
  • the system further includes a telemetry platform accessible by a network mobile telecommunication type GSM / GPRS to manage the piloting devices by the user outside the habitat as well as access to the linking service.
  • a network mobile telecommunication type GSM / GPRS to manage the piloting devices by the user outside the habitat as well as access to the linking service.
  • the system according to the invention may further comprise a service secure download that allows the sending of informational content such as medical data concerning the person, data on his daily habits, the coordinates of the network of caregivers formal and informal, the carer's schedule, etc.
  • informational content such as medical data concerning the person, data on his daily habits, the coordinates of the network of caregivers formal and informal, the carer's schedule, etc.
  • the present invention provides a control system environment that allows you to communicate with devices without wired link.
  • the system of the invention uses the technology of the short-range wireless networks such as Bluetooth® technology that allows a maximum range of ten meters.
  • Technology Bluetooth® also has the advantage of consuming little energy, which makes it particularly suitable for domestic use.
  • the system of the present invention is not limited to this technology.
  • the system can also use any other technology known from wireless home networks such as, for example, the HomeRF® or Wifi® technology.
  • FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an embodiment of the environmental control system that is implemented in a 10.
  • the system is first of all intended to allow a user 5 to control the different devices or systems of his dwelling without having to move.
  • the user may wish to control devices such as TV 1, a radio 2, a lamp 3 or a computer.
  • the system of the invention makes it possible to control remotely functions available on any type of electronic devices or as well as the starting up of devices or devices electromechanical (eg door opening, shutter motors, lighting).
  • the remote control 20 is preferably but not exclusively a telecommunication terminal mobile phone such as a GSM / GPRS mobile phone that allows Furthermore, via a mobile telecommunication network, to control appliances outside the home. This feature will be explained in detail later in this description.
  • the remote 20 includes a short-range radiofrequency communication port 21 such as a Bluetooth® port, an infrared communication port 22, a screen 23, a keyboard 24, a microphone 25 and a speaker 26.
  • the remote control 20 furthermore comprises means for processing and standard storage to implement the management software environment specific to the invention.
  • the management software allows you to customize and control all infrared-controlled devices, systems and peripherals equipped with a radiofrequency communication port to short range compatible with the technology used in the system as well than electromechanical devices.
  • the software registers for each aircraft to fly an identification of its own.
  • identification means either the infrared audiovisual protocol of the corresponding device, ie the name of the device to be controlled (eg engine of door or shutter, living room lamp, etc.).
  • Each identification can be downloaded and saved in the remote control 20.
  • infrared protocols these can be registered in the remote control directly as data files constructor or by apprenticeship. In the latter case, as with a universal standard remote control, we use the infrared port 22 of the remote control to acquire the protocol from the remote control infrared of the device concerned.
  • the software must be able to identify each device and the functions it authorizes to enable the the user, via an interface on the remote control, to control the whole devices from anywhere in the habitat.
  • the interface user can be of two types: graphic or vocal.
  • the interface graphic is formed by features integrated into the software of environmental control in combination with the screen 23 which is of preferably a color screen with good resolution.
  • the user then has on the screen 23 a visualization, under form of graphic icons, devices present in each piece of habitat. The user can thus select on the screen 23 the device he wants to control with a pointer 27 for example.
  • the software offers the user all the functions available on the device.
  • the software will offer all functions usually available on this type of device such as setting the sound, program selection, etc.
  • the software may make available of the user all the resources usually available on this type system such as Internet access, messaging electronics, software, etc.
  • the proposed functions will be essentially On / off functions.
  • the control software can also inform the user about the current state of the device he has selected (ex. on, off, connected ).
  • the remote control according to the invention also proposes an interface voice that allows the user to perform the same operations as GUI but in a sound way.
  • the software uses the microphone 25 and the speaker 26 of the remote control for the command and voice information features and menus offered by the software, a sound file associated with each icon graphic to realize the speech synthesis.
  • dice sound files in the corresponding language can to be provided.
  • the management software environment will generate a suitable command signal that will transmitted in the form of radio-frequency waves to the equipment concerned via a transmission network.
  • control software related to the specific services of the habitat is downloaded into an open mobile operative system operating under the Symbian® operating system for example. he can also be adapted to more conventional operating systems such than Windows® CE.
  • the system illustrated in Figure 1 comprises a plurality of modules transmission interface 30 distributed so as to establish a cover radiofrequency in the habitat thus forming the transmission network.
  • a Such an interface module is illustrated in FIG. 3.
  • the module 30 comprises an antenna 31 for transmitting and receiving radiofrequency signals of data according to radio frequency communication technology at short scope adopted.
  • each module 30 includes two Bluetooth® ports (not shown), one for bidirectional communication with an upstream module and a for bidirectional communication with a downstream module or a equipment also equipped with a Bluetooth® port.
  • Each module 30 is then able to communicate by radio frequency with the devices compatible with its coverage area as well as with other neighboring modules, in the latter case acting as a repeater for extend the link.
  • a judicious disposition of these equipments in the habitat allows, whatever the configuration, to reach a order by routing orders or order information via the Bluetooth® links to the module closest to the device.
  • each interface module be configured according to the devices that he must control when setting place of the system.
  • each module is equipped, in addition to conventional programmable processing means, an interface of configuration.
  • This configuration interface is formed by a serial port Bidirectional RS232 on which an operator connects a computer equipped with tools for configuration and maintenance of modules.
  • tools include a port configuration tool Bluetooth®, an infrared interface configuration tool described below, a tool for configuring controlled devices, a tool for configuration of the recipients of the confirmations for taking into account commands, a resident software update tool ("firmware”) and a self-test tool of the interface module.
  • a interface module can receive signals or control commands from a voice control terminal, a mobile telephone device or a terminal connected to an ADSL connection via the Bluetooth® link.
  • the module can also receive control signals from another network module the latter operating in repeater mode. Yes piloted equipment is able to return status information or event, it is routed in the opposite direction to that of the control signal to the defined device.
  • the repeater function of modules being also used to convey this information.
  • the module interface 30 further comprises signal conversion means radio frequencies in infrared signals.
  • the circuit used to realize a such conversion is shown in FIG. 4. This circuit recovers the signal radio antenna 31 via a radiofrequency transmitter / receiver 34. Signal is then converted into an infrared signal by a microprocessor 35 who runs an adapted conversion program. The converted radio signal as an infrared signal is then transmitted for transmission to the apparatus at a series 37 of infrared diodes 32 via a modulator 36 for diodes infrared electroluminescent. As illustrated in Figure 3, the diodes infrared 32 are uniformly distributed around the module 30 for cover the room 360 ° once the module is attached to the ceiling, which facilitates the positioning of the devices in the room.
  • the system includes control switch devices radiofrequency 40 in order to also integrate these devices into the system.
  • each device 40 is formed from a socket home automation equipped with a radiofrequency transmission port 41 compatible with the system, such as a Bluetooth® port, which enables or disables a relay (not shown), which allows interaction with the device that is plugged into this jack.
  • a radiofrequency transmission port 41 compatible with the system, such as a Bluetooth® port, which enables or disables a relay (not shown), which allows interaction with the device that is plugged into this jack.
  • two devices 40 are used to control respectively the setting on or off a radio 2 and a lamp 3.
  • the transmission port radiofrequency integrated device 40 furthermore comprises a identification. This identification is downloadable and registered at level of the software habitat.
  • the device 40 includes cards females 42 and male plugs 43 to be able to interpose between a socket 44 of a device and an outlet 45.
  • the device 40 can be directly integrated into the power supply circuit of the mechanism.
  • This radio frequency controlled switch device allows advantageously to control devices in all configurations of habitat since the radio link works even when the device is hidden by a curtain or a piece of furniture for example.
  • This device can return a confirmation of taking into account the action (feedback) interface module to which it is attached, this confirmation being transmitted to the remote via the network of interface modules.
  • the system according to the invention also allows the user to act remotely on the devices.
  • a telecommunication network 60 which can be either a mobile telecommunication network type GSM / GPRS, either both such a mobile network and a fixed telecommunication network like a conventional telephone network or a cable network.
  • the user is equipped with a remote control 20 ' implemented on a mobile communication terminal such as the remote control 20 illustrated in Figure 2 which is a mobile phone GSM / GPRS.
  • the user has the same control software environment and the same functionalities (graphical interface, voice interface) as previously described.
  • connection service 80 The purpose of the connection service 80 is to enable the people of low autonomy to get in touch with assistants formalities or not and to obtain, where appropriate, (medical information, rescue, ). Thanks to the service of setting relation 80, the user can come into direct contact with a assistant 81 with whom he can talk. Alternatively, in the case of people who have difficulty expressing themselves, the user can request assistance through pre-configured phrases at means of an electronic mail (e-mail) or text messages (SMS), or by pre-recorded voice messages. This is possible thanks to the environmental control software found in the remote control of the user who makes available to the latter a series of pre-configured sentences (text or voice form) corresponding to requests that the user would like to make contact with the connection service.
  • e-mail electronic mail
  • SMS text messages
  • the linking service includes means for interpreting pre-configured sentences to undertake corresponding actions in response to the corresponding query.
  • the contact service has also to manage the priority of incoming calls based the importance level of the query for example. It also manages acknowledgments and has the ability to return the call (telephone or text) to other carers.
  • the service also handles calls emergency messages that are issued by the user by means of a dedicated key of the remote control. Thus, the user can obtain services by making a minimum operations on its remote control.
  • a telemetry platform 70 associated with the network of telecommunication can also be implemented with the system of the invention to allow an operator to control the traffic of a end to end of the chain and offer the user a subscription specific.
  • the system uses such a telemetry platform, the user accesses the environmental control functions outside housing and the linking service in interaction with this platform.
  • the network of interface modules 14 installed in the habitat 10 includes at least one master interface module 141 which includes GSM / GPRS mobile telecommunication means to get in touch with the remote control 20 'via a GSM / GPRS mobile network.
  • the module master 141 receives the command commands from the remote control 20 'via a GSM / GPRS link 61 and distributes them via the Bluetooth® link to other slave modules 142 of the module network 14 to reach the device to which the order is intended.
  • the user can remotely control the functions of the habitat by using the mobile network of telecommunication.
  • the various elements implemented are then, in the order, the remote control 20 '(mobile terminal), the network 60 (GSM / GPRS), the telemetry platform 70 and the network of interface modules 14 to control the specific functions of the home.
  • the environmental control can be realized remotely by using, in the network 60, both the GSM / GPRS mobile network part and the fixed network part through an ADSL 63 link or an Internet link 64 type wired network.
  • the user in a situation of Mobility outside the home still drives the devices and access to the connection service 80 from its remote control 20 'by the GSM / GPRS mobile network interacting with the telemetry platform 70.
  • this configuration uses a terminal 50 that receives given by the ADSL link 63 and transmits corresponding signals in radio frequency, including Bluetooth® technology, to the network of modules 14.
  • the user controls the functions of the habitat to through a fixed link that allows for a larger throughput in the data transmission.
  • functions can be controlled via an Internet link 64 to which is connected computer 4 which is equipped with a radiofrequency port to send signals to the module network 14.
  • a message of confirmation can be returned to the user on his remote for the prevent his order from being executed. More specifically, when the user drives the devices outside the habitat, it receives the confirmation message directly from the module network 14 interacting with the telemetry platform 70 as appropriate.
  • the system according to the invention may further comprise a service secure download 90 that allows the sending of content information such as medical data concerning the person, data on his daily habits, network coordinates formal and informal carers, the caregiver's schedule, etc.
  • content information such as medical data concerning the person, data on his daily habits, network coordinates formal and informal carers, the caregiver's schedule, etc.

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The system has a transmission network to send control signals from a GSM/GPRS type mobile telephone (20) towards an apparatus e.g. television (1), to be controlled. The network has transmission interface modules (30) that have antenna for communicating between themselves and with the apparatus. Radiofrequency to infrared conversion circuit communicates with an apparatus equipped with infrared transmission units.

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

La présente invention concerne les systèmes de contrôle d'environnement qui permettent de piloter à distance des appareils électroniques, informatiques et électriques du domicile tels que les appareils audiovisuels, les moteurs électriques de porte ou de volet, l'éclairage et autres. L'invention se rapporte également aux systèmes d'assistance à domicile destinés aux personnes ayant une autonomie réduite telles que les personnes âgées ou handicapées.The present invention relates to control systems environment that allows remote control of devices electronic, computer and home electrical systems such as audiovisual appliances, electric door or shutter motors, lighting and others. The invention also relates to the systems home assistance for people with autonomy such as the elderly or disabled.

Art antérieurPrior art

Parmi les aides électroniques conçues pour améliorer la vie quotidienne des personnes et en particulier de celles présentant des incapacités motrices, cognitives et sensorielles, il existe des systèmes de contrôle d'environnement qui permettent de contrôler à distance différents appareils utilisés tous les jours par les personnes handicapées ou en perte d'autonomie dans leur habitat.Among the electronic aids designed to improve life daily life of people, especially those with motor, cognitive and sensory disabilities, there are systems of environmental control that allow remote control different devices used daily by people with disabilities or loss autonomy in their habitat.

En général, dans les systèmes de contrôle d'environnement, les commandes de pilotage des appareils sont envoyées par infrarouge au moyen d'une télécommande universelle. Les télécommandes universelles existantes permettent de piloter différents systèmes audiovisuels (TV, HIFI) grâce au petit nombre de protocoles infrarouges utilisés par les différents constructeurs qu'elle contient à l'origine ou qu'elle acquière par apprentissage. Cela permet de créer un système commun pour piloter les appareils qui reçoivent des signaux de commande par infrarouge.In general, in environmental control systems, Instrument control commands are sent via infrared to way of a universal remote. Universal remotes exist to control different audiovisual systems (TV, HIFI) thanks to the small number of infrared protocols used by different builders that it originally contains or that it acquires by learning. This creates a common system to drive the devices that receive infrared control signals.

Pour les appareils qui ne sont pas équipés de moyens pour recevoir des signaux infrarouges, il existe des prises dites "domotiques" qui peuvent être pilotées à partir d'une télécommande infrarouge. Ces prises permettent de commander des appareils électromécaniques tels que des dispositifs d'éclairage ou des moteurs de porte. For appliances that are not equipped with means to receive infrared signals, there are so-called "home automation" can be controlled from an infrared remote control. These catches enable the control of electromechanical devices such as lighting devices or door motors.

Cependant, qu'il s'agisse d'appareils audiovisuels ou de prises domotiques, l'utilisation de la transmission infrarouge requière que l'utilisateur se trouve dans la même pièce que l'appareil qu'il souhaite commander puisque l'infrarouge se heurte aux murs.However, whether audiovisual devices or domotics, the use of infrared transmission requires that the user is in the same room as the device he wants to control since the infrared collides with the walls.

Il existe des systèmes de contrôle d'environnement plus élaborés qui utilisent à la fois une télécommande infrarouge et un réseau filaire. Plus précisément, dans de tels systèmes, les commandes sont reçues sous forme de signaux infrarouges par un répartiteur qui les transforment en signaux électriques. Les commandes sont alors transmises par courant électrique (courant porteur) aux appareils à piloter. Cette solution présente cependant des inconvénients. En effet, même si un tel système autorise le pilotage de certains appareils situés dans une pièce autre que celle où se trouve l'utilisateur, il nécessite un câblage de l'habitat, ce qui n'est pas toujours possible en raison de l'ampleur et des coûts d'une telle installation. De plus, l'utilisation d'un courant porteur pour transmettre des signaux de commande aux appareils implique que ces derniers soient tous équipés d'un module de réception capable d'interpréter les signaux électriques reçus pour effectuer la commande même pour les appareils équipés de moyens de commande infrarouge. Ceci empêche d'utiliser avantageusement les moyens de transmission infrarouge qui sont intégrés dès l'origine dans certains de ces appareils.There are more sophisticated environmental control systems that use both an infrared remote and a wired network. More specifically, in such systems, orders are received under form of infrared signals by a splitter that transforms them into electrical signals. The commands are then transmitted by current electrical power supply to the aircraft to be flown. This solution however, has disadvantages. Indeed, even if such a system authorizes the piloting of certain apparatus located in a room other than where the user is, it requires a cabling of the habitat, which is not always possible because of the magnitude and costs of such installation. In addition, the use of a carrier current to transmit control signals to the devices implies that they are all equipped with a receiving module capable of interpreting the signals received for ordering even for appliances equipped with infrared control means. This prevents use advantageously the infrared transmission means which are integrated from the very beginning in some of these devices.

Dans le cas des personnes à risque, tels que les personnes âgés ou les malades hospitalisés à domicile, il est important que ces personnes disposent en outre de moyens sûrs et pratiques pour demander du secours ou obtenir des services. A cet effet, il existe des terminaux d'assistance à domicile qui permettent d'appeler et de dialoguer, en main libre, avec les opérateurs des sociétés prestataires de téléassistance ou télésurveillance. Cependant, ces terminaux sont limités à l'appel de sociétés de télésurveillance et ne permettent pas de gérer la mise en relation avec d'autres personnes en situation de mobilité. D'autre part, ce type de terminal est un dispositif indépendant du système de contrôle de l'habitat. Par conséquent, il ne permet pas aux opérateurs contactés de pouvoir interagir à distance sur l'environnement de l'habitat quand celui-ci est équipé d'un système de contrôle. In the case of people at risk, such as the elderly or Inpatients at home, it is important that these people also have safe and practical means to request help or obtain services. For this purpose, there are terminals home help that allows you to call and talk, in hand free, with the operators of companies providing remote assistance or remote monitoring. However, these terminals are limited to the call of telemonitoring companies and do not manage the implementation of relationship with other people in a situation of mobility. On the other hand, this type of terminal is a device independent of the control system of habitat. Consequently, it does not allow the operators contacted to ability to interact remotely on the habitat environment when it is equipped with a control system.

Objet et description succincte de l'inventionObject and brief description of the invention

La présente invention vise à remédier aux inconvénients précités et à proposer un système qui permet, sans recourir à l'utilisation d'un câblage, de piloter des appareils à partir d'un endroit quelconque à l'intérieur de l'habitat, et même en dehors de celui-ci. Le système a également pour objet de permettre à l'utilisateur, le cas échéant, d'avoir accès à un service d'assistance et de mise en relation.The present invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a system that allows, without recourse to the use of a wiring, to control devices from any location to inside the habitat, and even outside of it. The system has also to enable the user, where appropriate, to have access to a support and linking service.

Ces buts sont atteints grâce à un système de contrôle d'environnement destiné à piloter une pluralité d'appareils dans une habitation, ledit système comprenant un réseau de transmission pour acheminer des signaux de commande à partir d'un dispositif de télécommande vers les appareils à piloter, caractérisé en ce que le réseau de transmission comprend une pluralité de modules d'interface de transmission, chaque module comprenant des moyens de transmission radiofréquence de courte portée pour communiquer entre eux et avec les appareils équipés de moyens de transmission radiofréquence, et des moyens de conversion radiofréquence/infrarouge pour communiquer avec les appareils équipés de moyens de transmission infrarouge.These goals are achieved through a control system environment for controlling a plurality of devices in a dwelling, said system comprising a transmission network for routing control signals from a communication device remote control to the aircraft to be controlled, characterized in that the network of transmission comprises a plurality of interface modules of transmission, each module comprising transmission means short-range radiofrequency to communicate with each other and with apparatus equipped with radiofrequency transmission means, and means of conversion radio frequency / infrared to communicate with appliances equipped with infrared transmission means.

Ainsi, le système de l'invention permet d'établir une couverture radiofréquence dans tout l'habitat. L'utilisateur peut alors commander les appareils quel que soit l'endroit où il se trouve dans l'habitat. L'intégration du système de l'invention dans l'habitat est relativement aisée puisqu'elle ne nécessite aucun câblage pour transmettre les signaux de commande du dispositif de télécommande aux appareils distants. De plus, grâce aux moyens de conversion radiofréquence/infrarouge des modules d'interface, des appareils à commande infrarouge peuvent être pilotés par l'utilisateur même lorsque celui-ci ne se trouve pas dans la même pièce que l'appareil.Thus, the system of the invention makes it possible to establish a cover radiofrequency in all the habitat. The user can then order the devices no matter where it is in the habitat. The integration the system of the invention in the habitat is relatively easy since it requires no wiring to transmit the control signals of the remote control device to remote devices. Moreover, thanks to means for converting radiofrequency / infrared interface modules, Infrared controlled devices can be user controlled even when it is not in the same room as the unit.

Les modules d'interface comprennent des moyens de traitement pour identifier l'appareil à piloter de manière à transmettre l'ordre de commande directement à l'appareil ou via un ou plusieurs autres modules d'interface suivant la localisation de l'appareil dans l'habitat.The interface modules include processing means to identify the aircraft to be flown in order to transmit the order of command directly to the device or via one or more other modules interface depending on the location of the device in the habitat.

Les modules d'interface de transmission peuvent utiliser la technologie Bluetooth® pour les transmissions radiofréquences de courte portée, cette technologie étant adaptée pour des réseaux domestiques notamment en raison de sa faible consommation en énergie. Transmission interface modules can use the Bluetooth® technology for short radio frequency transmissions scope, this technology being adapted for home networks especially because of its low energy consumption.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, le système comprend en outre des dispositifs interrupteurs à commande radiofréquence pour contrôler des appareils électromécaniques en réponse aux signaux de commande radiofréquences transmis par les modules d'interface. Les dispositifs interrupteurs à commande radiofréquence peuvent comprendre des moyens pour renvoyer un signal de confirmation de prise en compte du signal de commande.According to one characteristic of the invention, the system comprises in in addition to radiofrequency-controlled switch devices for control electromechanical devices in response to the signals of radiofrequency control transmitted by the interface modules. The radio-controlled switch devices may include means for returning a confirmation signal for taking into account of the control signal.

Afin de faciliter le pilotage des appareils pour l'utilisateur, le dispositif de télécommande comprend des moyens logiciels de gestion d'environnement pour piloter les appareils de l'habitation à partir du dispositif de télécommande. Le dispositif de télécommande comprend des moyens de stockage pour mémoriser les identifications des appareils et les protocoles de commande associés à chaque appareil pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'avoir accès aux fonctions spécifiques de chaque appareil.In order to facilitate the piloting of the apparatus for the user, the remote control device includes management software means of environment to pilot the appliances of the house from remote control device. The remote control device includes storage means for memorizing the identifications of the devices and the control protocols associated with each device to enable the user to have access to the specific functions of each device.

Selon un aspect particulier de l'invention, le dispositif de télécommande comprend un dispositif d'affichage formant avec les moyens logiciels de gestion d'environnement une interface graphique pour identifier et commander les appareils à piloter. Le dispositif de télécommande peut également comprendre un dispositif de synthèse vocale formant avec lesdits moyens logiciels de gestion d'environnement une interface sonore pour identifier les appareils à piloter et une commande vocale des moyens logiciels de gestion d'environnement pour piloter au moins un minimum de fonctions suivant les possibilités techniques.According to a particular aspect of the invention, the device for remote control includes a display device forming with the environmental management software means a graphical interface for identify and control the aircraft to be flown. The device remote control can also include a device for synthesis voice forming with said environment management software means an audible interface to identify the aircraft to be flown and a voice command means environmental management software for pilot at least a minimum of functions according to the possibilities techniques.

Suivant un mode réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif de télécommande est un appareil de télécommunication mobile de type GSM/GPRS qui comprend en outre des moyens de transmission radiofréquence à courte portée compatibles avec ceux des modules d'interface de transmission. Ceci permet à l'utilisateur d'avoir accès à un service de mise en relation via un réseau mobile de télécommunication de type GSM/GPRS, ledit service de mise en relation comprenant des moyens pour gérer les appels (priorité, urgence). Les utilisateurs en situation de dépendance ou d'autonomie réduite peuvent ainsi bénéficier de diverses assistances ou de secours. A cet effet, le dispositif de télécommande peut comprendre en outre des moyens pour générer automatiquement des requêtes pré-configurées sous forme de messages textuels ou vocaux réduisant ainsi au minimum les opérations à effectuer sur la télécommande pour demander des services.According to one embodiment of the invention, the device for remote control is a type of mobile telecommunication device GSM / GPRS which further comprises transmission means short-range radio frequency compatible with those of the modules transmission interface. This allows the user to have access to a communication service via a mobile telecommunication network of type GSM / GPRS, said connection service including means to manage calls (priority, urgency). Users in a situation of dependency or reduced autonomy can thus benefit from various assistance or relief. For this purpose, the remote control device also include ways to automatically generate pre-configured queries in the form of text or voice messages thus minimizing the operations to be performed on the remote control to request services.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, un ou plusieurs modules d'interface de transmission comprennent en outre des moyens de télécommunication mobile de type GSM/GPRS de manière à recevoir des signaux de commande via un réseau mobile de télécommunication de type GSM/GPRS. De cette façon, les appareils peuvent être pilotés à l'extérieur de l'habitat par l'utilisateur avec sa télécommande implémentée sur un terminal mobile.According to one characteristic of the invention, one or more modules transmission interface further comprises means for GSM / GPRS type mobile telecommunication to receive control signals via a mobile telecommunication network of type GSM / GPRS. In this way, the devices can be controlled externally of habitat by the user with his remote implemented on a mobile terminal.

Le système peut aussi comprendre un modem équipé d'un port de transmission radiofréquence à courte portée compatible avec ceux des modules d'interface de transmission de manière à recevoir les signaux de commande via un réseau fixe de télécommunication et à les transmettre aux modules d'interface de transmission.The system may also include a modem equipped with a port of short-range radiofrequency transmission compatible with those of the transmission interface modules so as to receive the signals of control via a fixed telecommunication network and to transmit them to the transmission interface modules.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, le système comprend en outre une plate-forme de télémétrie accessible par un réseau mobile de télécommunication de type GSM/GPRS pour gérer le pilotage des appareils par l'utilisateur en dehors de l'habitat ainsi que l'accès au service de mise en relation.According to a particular embodiment of the invention, the system further includes a telemetry platform accessible by a network mobile telecommunication type GSM / GPRS to manage the piloting devices by the user outside the habitat as well as access to the linking service.

Le système selon l'invention peut en outre comprendre un service de téléchargement sécurisé qui permet l'envoi de contenus informationnels tels que des données médicales concernant la personne, des données sur ses habitudes quotidiennes, les coordonnées du réseau des aidants formels et informels, le planning de l'aidant, etc..The system according to the invention may further comprise a service secure download that allows the sending of informational content such as medical data concerning the person, data on his daily habits, the coordinates of the network of caregivers formal and informal, the carer's schedule, etc.

Brève description des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description suivante de modes particuliers de réalisation de l'invention, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, en référence aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels:

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique globale d'un mode de réalisation du système de contrôle d'environnement selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 illustre un mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de télécommande utilisé dans le système selon l'invention,
  • la figure 3 est une représentation d'un des modules d'interface de transmission utilisés dans le système conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 4 est un schéma fonctionnel représentant les principaux composants du circuit de conversion de signal d'un module d'interface conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 5 illustre un mode de réalisation d'un des dispositifs interrupteurs à commande radiofréquence qui peuvent être utilisés dans le système selon l'invention,
  • la figure 6 est une vue schématique globale montrant des fonctionnalités supplémentaires du système de contrôle d'environnement selon l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the following description of particular embodiments of the invention, given by way of non-limiting examples, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a general schematic view of an embodiment of the environmental control system according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of a remote control device used in the system according to the invention,
  • FIG. 3 is a representation of one of the transmission interface modules used in the system according to the invention,
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the main components of the signal conversion circuit of an interface module according to the invention,
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of one of the radio frequency controlled switch devices that can be used in the system according to the invention,
  • FIG. 6 is an overall schematic view showing additional functionalities of the environmental control system according to the invention.

Description détaillée des modes de réalisation de l'inventionDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

La présente invention propose un système de contrôle d'environnement qui permet de communiquer avec des appareils sans liaison filaire. Pour cela, le système de l'invention utilise la technologie des réseaux sans fil de faible portée telle que la technologie Bluetooth® qui autorise une portée maximale d'une dizaine de mètres. La technologie Bluetooth® présente en outre l'avantage de consommer peu d'énergie, ce qui la rend particulièrement adaptée à une utilisation domestique. Toutefois, le système de la présente invention n'est pas limité à cette technologie. Le système peut également utiliser toute autre technologie connue de réseaux domestiques sans fil comme, par exemple, la technologie HomeRF® ou Wifi®.The present invention provides a control system environment that allows you to communicate with devices without wired link. For this, the system of the invention uses the technology of the short-range wireless networks such as Bluetooth® technology that allows a maximum range of ten meters. Technology Bluetooth® also has the advantage of consuming little energy, which makes it particularly suitable for domestic use. However, the system of the present invention is not limited to this technology. The system can also use any other technology known from wireless home networks such as, for example, the HomeRF® or Wifi® technology.

La figure 1 illustre de façon simplifiée un mode de réalisation du système de contrôle d'environnement qui est mis en oeuvre dans une habitation 10. Conformément à l'invention, le système est tout d'abord destiné à permettre à un utilisateur 5 de piloter les différents appareils ou systèmes de son habitation sans avoir à se déplacer. Comme représenté sur la figure 1, l'utilisateur peut souhaiter commander des appareils tels qu'un téléviseur 1, une radio 2, une lampe 3 ou un ordinateur 4. D'une manière générale, le système de l'invention permet de contrôler à distance les fonctions disponibles sur tout type d'appareils électroniques ou informatiques ainsi que la mise en marche des appareils ou dispositifs électromécaniques (ex. ouverture porte, moteurs de volets, éclairage).Figure 1 schematically illustrates an embodiment of the environmental control system that is implemented in a 10. In accordance with the invention, the system is first of all intended to allow a user 5 to control the different devices or systems of his dwelling without having to move. As shown in FIG. 1, the user may wish to control devices such as TV 1, a radio 2, a lamp 3 or a computer. In general, the system of the invention makes it possible to control remotely functions available on any type of electronic devices or as well as the starting up of devices or devices electromechanical (eg door opening, shutter motors, lighting).

Dans le système de contrôle d'environnement de l'invention, la commande des appareils est assurée par une télécommande 20 qui est représentée en détail sur la figure 2. La télécommande 20 est de préférence mais non exclusivement un terminal de télécommunication mobile tel qu'un téléphone mobile de type GSM/GPRS qui permet en outre, via un réseau de télécommunication mobile, de contrôler les appareils à l'extérieur de l'habitat. Cette fonctionnalité sera expliquée en détail plus loin dans la présente description. La télécommande 20 comprend un port de communication radiofréquence à courte portée 21 tel qu'un port Bluetooth®, un port de communication infrarouge 22, un écran 23, un clavier 24, un microphone 25 et un haut-parleur 26. La télécommande 20 comprend en outre, des moyens de traitement et de mémorisation standards pour mettre en oeuvre le logiciel de gestion d'environnement propre à l'invention.In the environmental control system of the invention, the control of the devices is provided by a remote control 20 which is shown in detail in FIG. 2. The remote control 20 is preferably but not exclusively a telecommunication terminal mobile phone such as a GSM / GPRS mobile phone that allows Furthermore, via a mobile telecommunication network, to control appliances outside the home. This feature will be explained in detail later in this description. The remote 20 includes a short-range radiofrequency communication port 21 such as a Bluetooth® port, an infrared communication port 22, a screen 23, a keyboard 24, a microphone 25 and a speaker 26. The remote control 20 furthermore comprises means for processing and standard storage to implement the management software environment specific to the invention.

Le logiciel de gestion permet de personnaliser et de contrôler tous les appareils à commande infrarouge, les systèmes et périphériques informatiques équipés d'un port de communication radiofréquence à courte portée compatible avec la technologie utilisée dans le système ainsi que les dispositifs électromécaniques. A cet effet, le logiciel enregistre pour chaque appareil à piloter une identification qui lui est propre. Par identification, on entend soit le protocole audiovisuel infrarouge de l'appareil correspondant, soit le nom de l'appareil à piloter (ex. moteur de porte ou de volet, lampe du salon, etc.). Chaque identification peut être téléchargée et enregistrée dans la télécommande 20. En ce qui concerne les protocoles infrarouges, ces derniers peuvent être enregistrés dans la télécommande directement sous forme de fichiers de données constructeur ou par apprentissage. Dans ce dernier cas, comme avec une télécommande universelle standard, on utilise le port infrarouge 22 de la télécommande pour acquérir le protocole à partir de la télécommande infrarouge de l'appareil concerné.The management software allows you to customize and control all infrared-controlled devices, systems and peripherals equipped with a radiofrequency communication port to short range compatible with the technology used in the system as well than electromechanical devices. For this purpose, the software registers for each aircraft to fly an identification of its own. By identification means either the infrared audiovisual protocol of the corresponding device, ie the name of the device to be controlled (eg engine of door or shutter, living room lamp, etc.). Each identification can be downloaded and saved in the remote control 20. Regarding infrared protocols, these can be registered in the remote control directly as data files constructor or by apprenticeship. In the latter case, as with a universal standard remote control, we use the infrared port 22 of the remote control to acquire the protocol from the remote control infrared of the device concerned.

D'une façon générale, le logiciel doit être capable d'identifier chaque appareil ainsi que les fonctions qu'il autorise pour permettre à l'utilisateur, via une interface sur la télécommande, de piloter l'ensemble des appareils depuis n'importe quel endroit de l'habitat. L'interface utilisateur peut être de deux types: graphique ou vocale. L'interface graphique est formée par des fonctionnalités intégrées au logiciel de contrôle d'environnement en combinaison avec l'écran 23 qui est de préférence un écran couleur avec une bonne résolution. Tel qu'illustré sur la figure 2, l'utilisateur dispose alors sur l'écran 23 d'une visualisation, sous forme d'icônes graphiques, des appareils présents dans chaque pièce de l'habitat. L'utilisateur peut ainsi sélectionner sur l'écran 23 l'appareil qu'il souhaite piloter à l'aide d'un pointeur 27 par exemple. Une fois l'appareil sélectionné, le logiciel propose à l'utilisateur toutes les fonctions disponibles sur l'appareil. A titre d'exemple, dans le cas d'un appareil audiovisuel à infrarouge, le logiciel proposera toutes les fonctions habituellement disponibles sur ce type d'appareil comme le réglage du son, la sélection des programmes, etc. En ce qui concerne les systèmes informatiques et leurs périphériques, le logiciel pourra mettre à disposition de l'utilisateur toutes les ressources habituellement disponibles sur ce type de système comme par exemple l'accès à Internet, à la messagerie électronique, à des logiciels, etc. Enfin, pour les dispositifs électromécaniques, les fonctions proposées seront pour l'essentiel des fonctions de marche/arrêt. Le logiciel de contrôle peut également renseigner l'utilisateur sur l'état actuel de l'appareil qu'il a sélectionné (ex. en fonction, éteint, connecté...).In general, the software must be able to identify each device and the functions it authorizes to enable the the user, via an interface on the remote control, to control the whole devices from anywhere in the habitat. The interface user can be of two types: graphic or vocal. The interface graphic is formed by features integrated into the software of environmental control in combination with the screen 23 which is of preferably a color screen with good resolution. As illustrated on 2, the user then has on the screen 23 a visualization, under form of graphic icons, devices present in each piece of habitat. The user can thus select on the screen 23 the device he wants to control with a pointer 27 for example. Once the device selected, the software offers the user all the functions available on the device. For example, in the case of a device infrared audiovisual, the software will offer all functions usually available on this type of device such as setting the sound, program selection, etc. With regard to systems computers and their peripherals, the software may make available of the user all the resources usually available on this type system such as Internet access, messaging electronics, software, etc. Finally, for devices electromechanical systems, the proposed functions will be essentially On / off functions. The control software can also inform the user about the current state of the device he has selected (ex. on, off, connected ...).

La télécommande selon l'invention propose également une interface vocale qui permet à l'utilisateur de réaliser les mêmes opérations qu'avec l'interface graphique mais de façon sonore. Dans ce cas, le logiciel utilise le microphone 25 et le haut-parleur 26 de la télécommande pour la commande et l'information vocale des fonctionnalités et des menus proposés par le logiciel, un fichier sonore étant associé à chaque icône graphique pour réaliser la synthèse vocale. Suivant la langue de l'utilisateur, dés fichiers sonores dans la langue correspondante peuvent être fournis.The remote control according to the invention also proposes an interface voice that allows the user to perform the same operations as GUI but in a sound way. In this case, the software uses the microphone 25 and the speaker 26 of the remote control for the command and voice information features and menus offered by the software, a sound file associated with each icon graphic to realize the speech synthesis. According to the language of the user, dice sound files in the corresponding language can to be provided.

Une fois que l'utilisateur a sélectionné l'appareil et la fonction correspondante sur sa télécommande, le logiciel de gestion d'environnement va générer un signal de commande adapté qui sera transmis sous forme d'ondes radiofréquences à l'appareil concerné via un réseau de transmission. Once the user has selected the device and function corresponding on its remote control, the management software environment will generate a suitable command signal that will transmitted in the form of radio-frequency waves to the equipment concerned via a transmission network.

Dans le cas d'une télécommande implémentée sur un téléphone mobile, le logiciel de contrôle relatif aux services spécifiques de l'habitat est téléchargé dans un système opératif ouvert de téléphone mobile fonctionnant sous le système d'exploitation Symbian® par exemple. Il peut être aussi adapté à des systèmes d'exploitation plus classiques tels que Windows® CE.In the case of a remote control implemented on a phone mobile, the control software related to the specific services of the habitat is downloaded into an open mobile operative system operating under the Symbian® operating system for example. he can also be adapted to more conventional operating systems such than Windows® CE.

Afin de transmettre les ordres de commande à partir de la télécommande jusqu'aux appareils concernés sans recourir à un réseau filaire, le système illustré à la figure 1 comprend une pluralité de module d'interface de transmission 30 répartis de manière à établir une couverture radiofréquence dans l'habitat formant ainsi le réseau de transmission. Un tel module d'interface est illustré à la figure 3. Le module 30 comprend une antenne 31 pour émettre et recevoir des signaux radiofréquences de données selon la technologie de communication radiofréquence à courte portée adoptée. Dans le cas de l'utilisation de la technologie Bluetooth®, chaque module 30 comprend deux ports Bluetooth® (non représentés), un pour la communication bidirectionnelle avec un module amont et un pour la communication bidirectionnelle avec un module aval ou un équipement muni également d'un port Bluetooth®. Chaque module 30 est alors capable de communiquer par radiofréquence avec les appareils compatibles situés dans sa zone de couverture ainsi qu'avec les autres modules voisins faisant, dans ce dernier cas, office de répéteur pour prolonger la liaison. Une disposition judicieuse de ces équipements dans l'habitat permet, quelle que soit la configuration, d'atteindre un appareil à commander en faisant cheminer les ordres ou informations de commande via les liens Bluetooth® jusqu'au module le plus proche de l'appareil.In order to transmit order orders from the remote control to the relevant devices without using a network wired, the system illustrated in Figure 1 comprises a plurality of modules transmission interface 30 distributed so as to establish a cover radiofrequency in the habitat thus forming the transmission network. A Such an interface module is illustrated in FIG. 3. The module 30 comprises an antenna 31 for transmitting and receiving radiofrequency signals of data according to radio frequency communication technology at short scope adopted. In the case of using Bluetooth® technology, each module 30 includes two Bluetooth® ports (not shown), one for bidirectional communication with an upstream module and a for bidirectional communication with a downstream module or a equipment also equipped with a Bluetooth® port. Each module 30 is then able to communicate by radio frequency with the devices compatible with its coverage area as well as with other neighboring modules, in the latter case acting as a repeater for extend the link. A judicious disposition of these equipments in the habitat allows, whatever the configuration, to reach a order by routing orders or order information via the Bluetooth® links to the module closest to the device.

Ce mode de fonctionnement en réseau est entièrement automatique en exploitation sous réserve que chaque module d'interface soit configuré en fonction des appareils qu'il doit piloter lors de la mise en place du système. A cet effet, chaque module est équipé, en outre de moyens de traitement programmables classiques, d'une interface de configuration. Cette interface de configuration est formée par un port série RS232 bidirectionnel sur lequel un opérateur connecte un ordinateur portable équipé des outils de configuration et de maintenance des modules. Parmi ces outils, on trouve un outil de configuration des ports Bluetooth®, un outil de configuration de l'interface infrarouge décrite ci-dessous, un outil de configuration des appareils pilotés, un outil de configuration des destinataires des confirmations de prise en compte des commandes, un outil de mise à jour du logiciel résident ("firmware") et un outil d'autotest du module d'interface.This network mode of operation is fully automatic in operation provided that each interface module be configured according to the devices that he must control when setting place of the system. For this purpose, each module is equipped, in addition to conventional programmable processing means, an interface of configuration. This configuration interface is formed by a serial port Bidirectional RS232 on which an operator connects a computer equipped with tools for configuration and maintenance of modules. These tools include a port configuration tool Bluetooth®, an infrared interface configuration tool described below, a tool for configuring controlled devices, a tool for configuration of the recipients of the confirmations for taking into account commands, a resident software update tool ("firmware") and a self-test tool of the interface module.

D'une manière générale et comme décrit plus loin en détail, un module d'interface peut recevoir des signaux ou ordres de commande d'un terminal de commande vocale, d'un appareil de téléphonie mobile ou d'une borne connectée à une liaison ADSL via le lien Bluetooth®. Le module peut également recevoir les signaux de commande d'un autre module du réseau ce dernier fonctionnant en mode répéteur. Si l'équipement piloté est capable de retourner une information d'état ou d'événement, celle-ci est acheminée suivant un trajet inverse à celui du signal de commande vers le dispositif défini. La fonction de répéteur des modules étant également utilisée pour acheminer cette information.In a general way and as described in more detail below, a interface module can receive signals or control commands from a voice control terminal, a mobile telephone device or a terminal connected to an ADSL connection via the Bluetooth® link. The module can also receive control signals from another network module the latter operating in repeater mode. Yes piloted equipment is able to return status information or event, it is routed in the opposite direction to that of the control signal to the defined device. The repeater function of modules being also used to convey this information.

Pour les appareils à commande infrarouge qui ne peuvent donc pas être pilotés directement avec des signaux radiofréquences, le module d'interface 30 comprend en outre des moyens de conversion de signaux radiofréquences en signaux infrarouges. Le circuit utilisé pour réaliser une telle conversion est représenté en figure 4. Ce circuit récupère le signal radio par l'antenne 31 via un émetteur/récepteur radiofréquence 34. Le signal est alors converti en signal infrarouge par un microprocesseur 35 qui exécute un programme de conversion adapté. Le signal radio converti en signal infrarouge est alors transmis pour émission vers l'appareil à une série 37 de diodes infrarouges 32 via un modulateur 36 pour diodes électroluminescentes infrarouges. Comme illustrées en figure 3, les diodes infrarouges 32 sont réparties uniformément autour du module 30 pour couvrir la pièce sur 360° une fois le module fixé au plafond, ce qui facilite le positionnement des appareils dans la pièce.For devices with infrared control that can not be controlled directly with radio frequency signals, the module interface 30 further comprises signal conversion means radio frequencies in infrared signals. The circuit used to realize a such conversion is shown in FIG. 4. This circuit recovers the signal radio antenna 31 via a radiofrequency transmitter / receiver 34. signal is then converted into an infrared signal by a microprocessor 35 who runs an adapted conversion program. The converted radio signal as an infrared signal is then transmitted for transmission to the apparatus at a series 37 of infrared diodes 32 via a modulator 36 for diodes infrared electroluminescent. As illustrated in Figure 3, the diodes infrared 32 are uniformly distributed around the module 30 for cover the room 360 ° once the module is attached to the ceiling, which facilitates the positioning of the devices in the room.

D'autre part, en ce qui concerne les appareils électromécaniques qui n'ont ni moyens de réception radiofréquence, ni moyens de commande infrarouge, le système comprend des dispositifs interrupteurs à commande radiofréquence 40 afin d'intégrer aussi au système ces appareils. Comme illustré à la figure 5, chaque dispositif 40 est formé à partir d'une prise domotique équipée d'un port de transmission radiofréquence 41 compatible avec le système, comme un port Bluetooth®, qui active ou désactive un relais (non représenté), ce qui permet d'interagir avec l'appareil qui est branché sur cette prise. Par exemple sur la figure 1, deux dispositifs 40 sont utilisés pour commander respectivement la mise en marche ou l'arrêt d'une radio 2 et d'une lampe 3. Le port de transmission radiofréquence intégré au dispositif 40 comporte par ailleurs une identification. Cette identification est téléchargeable et enregistrée au niveau du logiciel habitat.On the other hand, with regard to electromechanical appliances which have neither radiofrequency reception nor control means infra-red, the system includes control switch devices radiofrequency 40 in order to also integrate these devices into the system. As illustrated in FIG. 5, each device 40 is formed from a socket home automation equipped with a radiofrequency transmission port 41 compatible with the system, such as a Bluetooth® port, which enables or disables a relay (not shown), which allows interaction with the device that is plugged into this jack. For example in Figure 1, two devices 40 are used to control respectively the setting on or off a radio 2 and a lamp 3. The transmission port radiofrequency integrated device 40 furthermore comprises a identification. This identification is downloadable and registered at level of the software habitat.

Tel qu'illustré en figure 5, le dispositif 40 comprend des fiches femelles 42 et des fiches mâles 43 pour pouvoir s'interposer entre une prise 44 d'un appareil et une prise secteur 45. Toutefois, dans le cas d'un moteur de volets ou d'ouverture de porte par exemple, le dispositif 40 peut être directement intégré dans le circuit d'alimentation du mécanisme.As illustrated in FIG. 5, the device 40 includes cards females 42 and male plugs 43 to be able to interpose between a socket 44 of a device and an outlet 45. However, in the case of a shutter motor or door opening for example, the device 40 can be directly integrated into the power supply circuit of the mechanism.

Ce dispositif interrupteur à commande radiofréquence permet avantageusement de piloter des appareils dans toutes les configurations de l'habitat puisque la liaison radio fonctionne même lorsque le dispositif est caché par un rideau ou un meuble par exemple. Ce dispositif peut renvoyer une confirmation de prise en compte de l'action (rétroaction) au module d'interface auquel il est rattaché, cette confirmation étant transmise à la télécommande via le réseau de modules d'interface.This radio frequency controlled switch device allows advantageously to control devices in all configurations of habitat since the radio link works even when the device is hidden by a curtain or a piece of furniture for example. This device can return a confirmation of taking into account the action (feedback) interface module to which it is attached, this confirmation being transmitted to the remote via the network of interface modules.

En répartissant des modules d'interface de transmission 30 à travers l'habitat, typiquement à une distance de 5 à 6 mètres entre chaque module, on obtient une couverture totale de l'habitat formant un réseau de communication sans fil qui permet d'atteindre les appareils à partir de n'importe quel endroit de l'habitat. En effet, comme illustré sur la figure 1, si l'utilisateur 5 désire par exemple commander le téléviseur 1 situé dans la pièce 12 alors que lui-même se trouve dans une autre pièce 11, le signal de commande envoyé au moyen de la télécommande 20 sera d'abord transmis au module 30 le plus proche, à savoir celui placé dans la pièce 11, puis de ce module au module disposé dans la pièce 12 pour être enfin transmis au téléviseur 1. Le nombre de modules par lesquels le signal de commande transite dépend de la distance entre l'utilisateur et l'appareil à commander. Si ce dernier ne peut être atteint par le module auquel l'utilisateur accède avec la télécommande, le signal transitera par autant de modules que nécessaire pour atteindre l'appareil.By distributing transmission interface modules 30 to through the habitat, typically at a distance of 5 to 6 meters between each module, we obtain a total coverage of the habitat forming a wireless communication network that can reach the devices to from any place in the habitat. Indeed, as illustrated on the FIG. 1, if the user 5 wishes, for example, to control the television 1 located in room 12 while he himself is in another room 11, the control signal sent by means of the remote control 20 will be first transmitted to the nearest module 30, namely the one placed in the piece 11, then from this module to the module arranged in piece 12 to be finally transmitted to the TV 1. The number of modules through which the control signal transits depends on the distance between the user and the device to be controlled. If it can not be reached by the module which the user accesses with the remote control, the signal will pass through as many modules as needed to reach the device.

On a vu comment l'utilisateur peut contrôler son environnement à l'intérieur de son habitat grâce au système selon l'invention. En référence à la figure 6, on décrit maintenant les possibilités supplémentaires offertes par le système de l'invention. Ces possibilités sont principalement le contrôle d'environnement en dehors de l'habitat et l'accès à un service de mise en relation afin d'obtenir une assistance formelle ou non conformément au système de l'invention.We have seen how the user can control his environment at the interior of its habitat thanks to the system according to the invention. In reference in Figure 6, we now describe the additional possibilities offered by the system of the invention. These possibilities are mainly the environmental control outside the habitat and access to a linking to obtain formal assistance or not according to the system of the invention.

Lorsque l'utilisateur est en situation de mobilité en dehors de son habitat 10, le système selon l'invention permet également à l'utilisateur d'agir à distance sur les appareils. Dans ce cas, comme illustré sur la figure 6, les relations entre l'utilisateur, l'habitat 10 et un service de mise en relation 80 sont établies à travers un réseau de télécommunication 60 qui peut être soit un réseau mobile de télécommunication type GSM/GPRS, soit à la fois un tel réseau mobile et un réseau fixe de télécommunication comme un réseau téléphonique classique ou un réseau câblé. A l'extérieur de l'habitat 10, l'utilisateur est équipé d'une télécommande 20' implémentée sur un terminal de communication mobile tel que la télécommande 20 illustrée en figure 2 qui est un téléphone mobile GSM/GPRS. L'utilisateur dispose du même logiciel de contrôle d'environnement et des mêmes fonctionnalités (interface graphique, interface vocale) que décrits précédemment.When the user is in mobility situation outside his habitat 10, the system according to the invention also allows the user to act remotely on the devices. In this case, as illustrated on the Figure 6, the relationship between the user, the habitat 10 and a service of setting in relation 80 are established through a telecommunication network 60 which can be either a mobile telecommunication network type GSM / GPRS, either both such a mobile network and a fixed telecommunication network like a conventional telephone network or a cable network. Outside of habitat 10, the user is equipped with a remote control 20 ' implemented on a mobile communication terminal such as the remote control 20 illustrated in Figure 2 which is a mobile phone GSM / GPRS. The user has the same control software environment and the same functionalities (graphical interface, voice interface) as previously described.

Le service de mise en relation 80 a pour but de permettre aux personnes de faible autonomie d'entrer en contact avec des assistants formels ou non et d'obtenir, le cas échéant, une assistance (renseignements médicaux, secours, ...). Grâce au service de mise en relation 80, l'utilisateur peut entrer en contact directement avec un assistant 81 avec lequel il peut dialoguer. Alternativement, dans le cas de personnes qui éprouvent des difficultés pour s'exprimer, l'utilisateur peut demander une assistance par le biais de phrases pré-configurées au moyen d'un courrier électronique (e-mail) ou de messages textes (SMS), ou bien par des messages vocaux pré-enregistrés. Ceci est possible grâce au logiciel de contrôle d'environnement présent dans la télécommande de l'utilisateur qui met à disposition de ce dernier une série phrases pré-configurées (forme texte ou vocale) correspondant aux requêtes que l'utilisateur souhaiterait faire auprès du service de mise en relation. Le service de mise en relation comprend des moyens pour interpréter les phrases pré-configurées afin d'entreprendre les actions correspondantes en réponse à la requête correspondante. Le service de mise en relation a également pour fonction de gérer la priorité des appels reçus en fonction du niveau d'importance de la requête par exemple. Il gère en outre les accusés de réception et a la capacité de renvoyer l'appel (téléphonique ou texte) vers d'autres aidants. Le service gère également des appels d'urgence qui sont émis par l'utilisateur au moyen d'une touche dédiée de la télécommande. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut obtenir des services en faisant un minimum d'opérations sur sa télécommande.The purpose of the connection service 80 is to enable the people of low autonomy to get in touch with assistants formalities or not and to obtain, where appropriate, (medical information, rescue, ...). Thanks to the service of setting relation 80, the user can come into direct contact with a assistant 81 with whom he can talk. Alternatively, in the case of people who have difficulty expressing themselves, the user can request assistance through pre-configured phrases at means of an electronic mail (e-mail) or text messages (SMS), or by pre-recorded voice messages. This is possible thanks to the environmental control software found in the remote control of the user who makes available to the latter a series of pre-configured sentences (text or voice form) corresponding to requests that the user would like to make contact with the connection service. The linking service includes means for interpreting pre-configured sentences to undertake corresponding actions in response to the corresponding query. The contact service has also to manage the priority of incoming calls based the importance level of the query for example. It also manages acknowledgments and has the ability to return the call (telephone or text) to other carers. The service also handles calls emergency messages that are issued by the user by means of a dedicated key of the remote control. Thus, the user can obtain services by making a minimum operations on its remote control.

Une plate-forme de télémétrie 70 associée au réseau de télécommunication peut être également mise en oeuvre avec le système de l'invention afin de permettre à un opérateur de contrôler le trafic d'un bout à l'autre de la chaíne et d'offrir à l'utilisateur un abonnement spécifique. Lorsque le système utilise une telle plate-forme de télémétrie, l'utilisateur accède aux fonctions de contrôle d'environnement en dehors de l'habitat ainsi qu'au service de mise en relation en interaction cette plate-forme.A telemetry platform 70 associated with the network of telecommunication can also be implemented with the system of the invention to allow an operator to control the traffic of a end to end of the chain and offer the user a subscription specific. When the system uses such a telemetry platform, the user accesses the environmental control functions outside housing and the linking service in interaction with this platform.

Dans la première configuration proposée pour le contrôle d'environnement en dehors de l'habitat, on utilise seulement la partie réseau mobile GSM/GPRS du réseau de télécommunication 60. Dans ce cas, le réseau de modules d'interface 14 installé dans l'habitat 10 comprend au moins un module d'interface maítre 141 qui comprend des moyens de télécommunication mobile GSM/GPRS afin d'entrer en relation avec la télécommande 20' via un réseau mobile GSM/GPRS. Le module maítre 141 reçoit les ordres de commande de la télécommande 20' via une liaison GSM/GPRS 61 et les distribue ensuite, via la liaison Bluetooth®, aux autres modules esclaves 142 du réseau de modules 14 pour atteindre l'appareil à qui l'ordre de commande est destiné. L'utilisateur peut ainsi piloter à distance les fonctions de l'habitat en utilisant le réseau mobile de télécommunication. Les différents éléments mis en oeuvre sont alors, dans l'ordre, la télécommande 20' (terminal mobile), le réseau 60 (GSM/GPRS), la plate-forme de télémétrie 70 et le réseau de modules d'interface 14 pour commander les fonctions spécifiques du domicile.In the first configuration proposed for the control of environment outside the habitat, we use only the part GSM / GPRS mobile network of the telecommunications network 60. In this case, the network of interface modules 14 installed in the habitat 10 includes at least one master interface module 141 which includes GSM / GPRS mobile telecommunication means to get in touch with the remote control 20 'via a GSM / GPRS mobile network. The module master 141 receives the command commands from the remote control 20 'via a GSM / GPRS link 61 and distributes them via the Bluetooth® link to other slave modules 142 of the module network 14 to reach the device to which the order is intended. The user can remotely control the functions of the habitat by using the mobile network of telecommunication. The various elements implemented are then, in the order, the remote control 20 '(mobile terminal), the network 60 (GSM / GPRS), the telemetry platform 70 and the network of interface modules 14 to control the specific functions of the home.

Dans cette configuration, lorsque l'utilisateur est dans son habitat, il peut piloter les fonctions spécifiques du domicile avec sa télécommande 20 en agissant directement sur le réseau de modules 14. Selon une autre configuration, le contrôle d'environnement peut être réalisé à distance en utilisant, dans le réseau 60, à la fois la partie réseau mobile GSM/GPRS et la partie réseau fixe à travers une liaison ADSL 63 ou une liaison Internet 64 type réseau câblé. Dans cette configuration, l'utilisateur en situation de mobilité en dehors de l'habitat pilote toujours les appareils et l'accès au service de mise en relation 80 à partir de sa télécommande 20' par le réseau mobile GSM/GPRS en interaction avec la plate-forme de télémétrie 70. Toutefois, cette configuration utilise une borne 50 qui reçoit des données par la liaison ADSL 63 et émet des signaux correspondants en radiofréquence, notamment selon la technologie Bluetooth®, vers le réseau de modules 14. Ainsi, l'utilisateur pilote les fonctions de l'habitat à travers une liaison fixe qui autorise un débit plus grand dans la transmission des données. De la même manière, les fonctions peuvent être pilotées à travers une liaison Internet 64 à laquelle est connecté l'ordinateur 4 qui est équipé d'un port radiofréquence pour envoyer des signaux au réseau de modules 14.In this configuration, when the user is in his habitat, he can control the specific functions of the home with its remote control 20 acting directly on the network of modules 14. According to another configuration, the environmental control can be realized remotely by using, in the network 60, both the GSM / GPRS mobile network part and the fixed network part through an ADSL 63 link or an Internet link 64 type wired network. In this configuration, the user in a situation of Mobility outside the home still drives the devices and access to the connection service 80 from its remote control 20 'by the GSM / GPRS mobile network interacting with the telemetry platform 70. However, this configuration uses a terminal 50 that receives given by the ADSL link 63 and transmits corresponding signals in radio frequency, including Bluetooth® technology, to the network of modules 14. Thus, the user controls the functions of the habitat to through a fixed link that allows for a larger throughput in the data transmission. In the same way, functions can be controlled via an Internet link 64 to which is connected computer 4 which is equipped with a radiofrequency port to send signals to the module network 14.

Dans les deux configurations décrites ci-dessus un message de confirmation peut être retourné à l'utilisateur sur sa télécommande pour le prévenir que son ordre de commande a bien été exécuté. Plus précisément, lorsque l'utilisateur pilote les appareils en dehors de l'habitat, il reçoit le message de confirmation directement du réseau de modules 14 en interaction avec la plate-forme de télémétrie 70 le cas échéant.In the two configurations described above a message of confirmation can be returned to the user on his remote for the prevent his order from being executed. More specifically, when the user drives the devices outside the habitat, it receives the confirmation message directly from the module network 14 interacting with the telemetry platform 70 as appropriate.

Le système selon l'invention peut en outre comprendre un service de téléchargement sécurisé 90 qui permet l'envoi de contenus informationnels tels que des données médicales concernant la personne, des données sur ses habitudes quotidiennes, les coordonnées du réseau des aidants formels et informels, le planning de l'aidant, etc..The system according to the invention may further comprise a service secure download 90 that allows the sending of content information such as medical data concerning the person, data on his daily habits, network coordinates formal and informal carers, the caregiver's schedule, etc.

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Système de contrôle d'environnement destiné à piloter une pluralité d'appareils (1, 2, 3, 4) dans une habitation (10), ledit système comprenant un réseau de transmission pour acheminer des signaux de commande à partir d'un dispositif de télécommande (20) vers les appareils à piloter, ledit réseau de transmission comportant une pluralité de modules d'interface de transmission (30), chaque module comprenant des moyens de transmission radiofréquence de courte portée pour communiquer entre eux et avec les appareils équipés de moyens de transmission radiofréquence, et des moyens de conversion radiofréquence/infrarouge pour communiquer avec les appareils équipés de moyens de transmission infrarouge,
   caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de télécommande (20) est un appareil de télécommunication mobile qui comprend en outre des moyens de transmission radiofréquence à courte portée compatibles avec ceux des modules d'interface de transmission et en ce que le système de contrôle d'environnement comprend en outre un service de mise en relation (80) accessible avec le dispositif de télécommande via un réseau mobile de télécommunication (60), ledit service de mise en relation comprenant des moyens pour gérer les appels.An environmental control system for controlling a plurality of apparatuses (1, 2, 3, 4) in a dwelling (10), said system comprising a transmission network for carrying control signals from a communication device remote control (20) to the devices to be controlled, said transmission network comprising a plurality of transmission interface modules (30), each module comprising short-range radiofrequency transmission means for communicating with each other and with the devices equipped with means radiofrequency transmission, and radio frequency / infrared conversion means for communicating with the devices equipped with infrared transmission means,
characterized in that the remote control device (20) is a mobile telecommunication apparatus which further comprises short-range radio frequency transmission means compatible with those of the transmission interface modules and in that the environmental control system further comprises a connection service (80) accessible with the remote control device via a mobile telecommunication network (60), said connection service comprising means for managing the calls. Système selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les modules d'interface de transmission (30) comprennent des moyens de traitement pour identifier l'appareil à piloter de manière à transmettre l'ordre de commande directement à l'appareil ou via un ou plusieurs autres modules d'interface suivant la localisation de l'appareil dans l'habitat.System according to Claim 1, characterized in that the transmission interface modules (30) comprise processing means for identifying the device to be controlled so as to transmit the control command directly to the device or via one or several other interface modules depending on the location of the device in the habitat. Système selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les modules d'interface de transmission (30) utilisent la technologie Bluetooth® pour les transmissions radiofréquences de courte portée.System according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the transmission interface modules (30) use Bluetooth® technology for short-range radiofrequency transmissions. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre des dispositifs interrupteurs (40) à commande radiofréquence pour contrôler des appareils électromécaniques en réponse aux signaux de commande radiofréquences transmis par les modules d'interface. System according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it further comprises radio frequency controlled switch devices (40) for controlling electromechanical devices in response to the radio frequency control signals transmitted by the interface modules. Système selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les dispositifs interrupteurs (40) à commande radiofréquence comprennent en outre des moyens pour renvoyer un signal de confirmation de prise en compte du signal de commande.System according to claim 4, characterized in that the radio frequency controlled switch devices (40) further comprise means for returning a confirmation signal for taking into account the control signal. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de télécommande (20) comprend des moyens logiciels de gestion d'environnement pour piloter les appareils de l'habitation à partir du dispositif de télécommande.System according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the remote control device (20) comprises environmental management software means for controlling the apparatus of the dwelling from the remote control device. Système selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de télécommande (20) comprend des moyens de stockage pour mémoriser les identifications des appareils et les protocoles de commande associés à chaque appareil pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'avoir accès aux fonctions spécifiques de chaque appareil.System according to claim 6, characterized in that the remote control device (20) comprises storage means for storing the identifications of the devices and the control protocols associated with each device to enable the user to have access to the specific functions of each device. Système selon la revendication 6 ou 7, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de télécommande (20) comprend un dispositif d'affichage (23) formant avec lesdits moyens logiciels de gestion d'environnement une interface graphique pour identifier et commander les appareils à piloter.System according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the remote control device (20) comprises a display device (23) forming with said environment management software means a graphical interface for identifying and controlling the devices to be controlled. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de télécommande (20) comprend un dispositif de synthèse vocale formant avec lesdits moyens logiciels de gestion d'environnement une interface sonore pour identifier et commander les appareils à piloter.System according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the remote control device (20) comprises a voice synthesis device forming with said environment management software means a sound interface for identifying and controlling the aircraft to be piloted . Système selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de télécommande (20) comprend en outre des moyens de commande vocale pour commander au moins une partie des fonctions du logiciel de gestion d'environnement.System according to claim 9, characterized in that the remote control device (20) further comprises voice control means for controlling at least part of the functions of the environment management software. Système selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de télécommande (20) comprend en outre des moyens pour générer automatiquement des requêtes de commande pré-configurées sous forme de messages textuels ou vocaux. System according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the remote control device (20) further comprises means for automatically generating pre-configured control requests in the form of text or voice messages. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins un des modules d'interface de transmission (141) comprend en outre des moyens de télécommunication mobile de type GSM/GPRS de manière à recevoir des signaux de commande via un réseau mobile de télécommunication (60) de type GSM/GPRS.System according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that at least one of the transmission interface modules (141) further comprises GSM / GPRS type mobile telecommunication means for receiving transmission signals. control via a mobile telecommunication network (60) of GSM / GPRS type. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un modem (50) équipé d'un port de transmission radiofréquence à courte portée compatible avec ceux des modules d'interface de transmission de manière à recevoir des signaux de commande via un réseau fixe de télécommunication et à les transmettre aux modules d'interface de transmission.System according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it further comprises a modem (50) equipped with a short-range radiofrequency transmission port compatible with those of the transmission interface modules so as to receiving control signals via a fixed telecommunication network and transmitting them to the transmission interface modules. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre une plate-forme de télémétrie (70) accessible par un réseau mobile de télécommunication (60) de type GSM/GPRS pour gérer le pilotage des appareils par l'utilisateur en dehors de l'habitat ainsi que l'accès au service de mise en relation.System according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that it further comprises a telemetry platform (70) accessible by a mobile telecommunication network (60) of GSM / GPRS type for managing the piloting of devices by the user outside the home as well as access to the linking service. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un service de téléchargement sécurisé (90) pour échanger des contenus informationnels via un réseau de télécommunication (60).System according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it further comprises a secure download service (90) for exchanging information contents via a telecommunication network (60).
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