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    EXPANDABLE MULTIMEDIA CONTROL SYSTEM, EXPANSIBLE MULTIMEDIA CONTROLLER, AND, METHODS OF COMMUNICATING BETWEEN PROGRAMMABLE MULTIMEDIA CONTROLLER AND A PORTABLE CONTROL DEVICE AND TO OPERATE A COUPLING STATION. A docking station adapted to receive a portable touch-sensitive control device for communication with a programmable multimedia controller is provided. The docking station has a dedicated redundant wired communication path connecting the docking station to the programmable multimedia controller to provide effective communication in the absence of unreliable wireless or wireless communications. The docking station is configured to receive signals from the portable control device and to transmit bidirectionally signals to and from said programmable multimedia controller. The handheld control device has both wireless and wired compatibility, which includes a touch sensitive user interface configured with configuration information to allow a user to make selections and enter settings relating to components interconnected with the programmable multimedia controller. The docking station converts user input signals into satisfactory IP messages for transfer via the dedicated redundant wire communication path.
    公开号:BR112012030610B1
    申请号:R112012030610-3
    申请日:2011-06-02
    公开日:2020-11-24
    发明作者:Robert P. Madonna；Michael E. Noonan；Michael C. Silva
    申请人:Savant Systems, Llc；
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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED ORDERS
    [001] The present application claims the benefit of US Serial Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 351,085, which was filed on June 3, 2010 by Robert P. Madonna for a "DOCKING STATION WITH REDUNDANT COMMUNICATION PATH", and is for this means incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention
    [002] This invention relates generally to programmable multimedia control systems, and more particularly, to docking stations for user interface devices including portable touch sensitive control devices. Background Information
    [003] A programmable multimedia controller (PMC) controls and / or manages a wide variety of communications audio data, video, telecommunications or other devices with which the PMC is connected. As used here, PMC and "programmable multimedia controller "are used interchangeably. The PMC with programmable services is based on a general-purpose computer that controls a specialized embedded computer system. The general purpose computer can be paired with a second general purpose computer to provide redundancy. The multimedia controller includes a programming environment to create services or user experiences that can incorporate features or functionality from multiple devices that are conventionally operated as separate independent devices. Such services can vary in complexity from simple control functions to multimedia experiences that combine high-performance audio and video with the graphics capability of a general-purpose computer, web-based services and telecommunications.
    [004] Services can be implemented according to several zones within a larger physical space. For example, a user can specify that certain services are available in the family room of a home, while different services are available in the kitchen, depending on the components that are available in each room or user preferences. Services can also be implemented on a per-user basis along with a user profile that specifies preferences, restrictions (for example, parental controls) and the like.
    [005] The programming environment includes a library of component profiles. Component profiles can be implemented in various ways based on desired attributes of the underlying data structures. In a preferred embodiment, a component profile is implemented as an Extensible Markup Language (XML) file that describes certain attributes of a component such as a DVD player, television, amplifier or any other type of component that is capable of interconnection with the system of the present invention. A component profile typically describes at least some of the physical characteristics of the component (for example, the input / output connectors located on the back of the component), the configuration of the component (for example, all possible types of modules that may be present in the openings or openings of a modular receiver), the set of commands that the component recognizes (for example, turning on, off, open the disc tray), as well as the functions that the component is capable of performing (for example pause, stop).
    [006] Use of XML files for component profiles, as well as other aspects of the programmable multimedia environment are discussed in the commonly owned US Patent Application No. 11 / 314,112 by Madonna, et al. for a "PROGRAMMABLE MULTIMEDIA CONTROLLER WITH PROGRAMMABLE SERVICES", filed on December 20, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
    [007] As stated in the previous referenced order, using a library of component profiles, a user can interactively describe how a particular installation is actually installed by a screen tutorial. In the case of a new installation, the system can make recommendations to the user on how to connect an installation. Once the wiring is established, a user can be advised on what services are available. A touchscreen is generally the most ideal interface for tutorials and component views, as well as settings and selections entered by user.
    [008] From time to time, several portable touch-sensitive communication and control devices hit the market. Several such devices are the Apple® iPad®, iPod® and iPod Touch®. These devices provide touch-sensitive functionality for user selection and are themselves programmable. It would thus be beneficial to combine the functionality of such portable control devices with the PMC to provide control over the components of a programmable multimedia system. However, many such devices communicate over wireless connections, that is, Wi-Fi, which connections may be unreliable or unavailable based on low signal strength or interference. In addition, wireless connections are often not secure. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    [009] These and other disadvantages are solved by the present invention in which an expandable multimedia control system is interconnected with a portable touch-sensitive control device that is coupled to the system. As used hereinafter, "portable touch-sensitive control device" and "portable control device" are used interchangeably. The touch-sensitive handheld control device is configured with an application that allows it to be compatible with the PMC to allow a user to make entries such as settings, selections and edits to the component profile for one or more of the components. Thus, a user can make entries directly on the touch screen of the handheld control device. These inputs can include such things as turning the volume up on a surround sound audio system, or setting a temperature on a central air conditioning system.
    [0010] In order to allow the portable touch-sensitive control device to transmit such inputs to the PMC, the touch-sensitive control device is coupled to a docking station which, in return, is coupled to the PMC.
    [0011] According to the invention, a dedicated redundant communication path by wire is created between the PMC and the portable touch-sensitive communication device by the docking station. The redundant wired connection path provides effective two-way communication between the PMC and the portable touch-sensitive control device. In the absence of a wireless connection or in the case of an unreliable wireless connection, the wired connection of the present invention continues to transmit messages bi-directionally between the two devices. The wired communication path extends between a docking station and the PMC. The docking station is adapted to receive the portable control device on an appropriate input element such as a thirty-pin connector. Then, the presence of the portable control device is detected by the docking station, so the docking station is ready to receive signals from the portable control device. These signals are user selection signals for variable settings in a component and / or to implement other actions with respect to the components that are interconnected with the system.
    [0012] The docking station is configured to convert the signals from the handheld control device to satisfactory IP control messages for transmission via, illustratively, Ethernet, or another cable connection. The PMC then uses these signals to implement user input. After that, the PMC retrieves status and metadata information to the docking station, which in turn provides that information as an update to the handheld control device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [0013] The description of the invention below refers to the accompanying drawings, of which: Figure 1 is a programmable multimedia control system of an illustrative embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the PMC interconnecting with the portable touch-sensitive controller device in an illustrative embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of the components and connections illustrating the redundant wire communication path in an illustrative embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is a schematic illustration of the processors and docking devices of the docking station of the present invention; Figure 5 is a message transmission diagram relating to the message transmission between the docking station and the other components of the system; Figure 6 together forms a flowchart of a procedure with respect to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN ILLUSTRATIVE CONCRETE
    [0014] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a PMC 100, interconnected to various devices, according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The term "PMC" should be widely interpreted as a device capable of controlling, exchanging data between, and / or interoperating with a variety of electronic devices, such as audio, video, telephony, data, safety, motor-driven, relay-driven and / or other types of electronic devices. By interacting with these devices, the PMC can implement an integrated multimedia control solution.
    [0015] In the illustrative embodiment, the PMC 100 is connected to a wide range of audio / video components, for example, a compact disc player (CD) 105, a versatile digital disc player (DVD) 110, a receiver of audio / video 115, a television 120, a personal media player 125, speakers 122, a microphone 123, and / or a video camera 124. The PMC can also be connected to telephony devices such as a telephone network 130 and telephone sets 132. Telephone network 130 may be a publicly switched telephone network (PSTN), an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) or other communication network.
    [0016] In addition, the PMC can intercommunicate with a variety of light and / or home automation systems 135. These devices can operate by the XI0 protocol developed by Pico Eletronics, the INSTEON ™ protocol developed by SmartHome, Inc., the CEBus standard administered by the CEBus Industry Council, or other well-known or well-known automation or control protocol. Similarly, the controller may be connected to devices operated by a motor and / or relay 137 which may include, for example, a heating system, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC), an irrigation system, an automatic shade system or shutter, an electronic door lock, or other types of devices.
    [0017] A computer network, such as Internet 140, is connected to the multimedia controller. In addition, a personal computer (PC) 145, video game systems 150, home recording equipment 165 or other devices can also be connected. In addition, one or more remote control units 170 may be provided to administer the functionality of the controller, and / or to control devices connected to the controller. Such remote control units can be interconnected to the controller via a wired network connection, an infrared connection, a radio frequency connection, a Bluetooth ™ connection, a ZigBee ™ connection or other appropriate data connection. As discussed more fully hereinafter, a docking station 104 is connected with PMC 100.
    [0018] Figure 2 illustrates the PMC 100 and the portable touch-sensitive control device 206 in which an embodiment of the present invention can be employed. More specifically, system 200 includes a PMC 100, which as referenced above, is based on a general purpose computer that controls a specialized embedded computer system. The PMC 100 provides services that can vary in complexity from simple control functions to multimedia experiences that combine high-performance audio and video with the graphics capability of a general-purpose computer, web-based services and telecommunications for example. The PMC 100 is connected with a portable touch control device 206. The portable touch control device 206 has a touch screen 208 that is housed in an outer frame 210. Using screen 208, a user can enter with commands and selections to control the components with which the system 100 is interconnected. For example, the user can control an audio or video system as well as a telephone system and a local computer LAN using the 208 touch screen. In addition, home systems can be interconnected with PMC such as a heating and air conditioning system. , an alarm system, a lighting system and the like.
    [0019] In previous systems, a touch panel emitted commands and other signals wirelessly to a wireless router 212 as illustrated in Figure 2. As noted earlier, the problem with wireless communication is that the wireless connection can become unavailable or unreliable. Thus, control is lost between the PMC 100 and the portable touch-sensitive control device 206, which could result in a wide system inaccessibility due to the lack of a control connection.
    [0020] The present invention addresses this problem by the system illustrated in Figure 3. As shown in Figure 3, the system of the present invention includes a PMC 100, which as noted above, is based on a general purpose computer 304. As discussed earlier with respect to Figure 2, the PMC 100 is interconnected with several components. The system of the present invention also includes a 206 portable touch control device, such as an Apple® iPad®. The iPad® has a screen that is sensitive to touch and can be enabled to control the components that are interconnected with the PMC 100. In order to carry out this control, the iPad® as used in the present invention, is configured with a software application 330 which is commercially available from Savant Systems, LLC of Hyannis Massachusetts, USA. The software application 330 enables an iPad® user to enter selections, settings and commands for components that are interconnected with the system. The basic configuration of Apple's iPad® includes iPad® interconnecting with a 3G network. Additionally, the iPad® is configured to transmit and receive over Wi-Fi® which, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, is a wireless connection in a class of networks that are based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.
    [0021] According to the present invention, the iPad® or any other similar device is received at the docking station 104 to an input connection. In the case of iPad® and other Apple® devices, the docking station input connection 104 is the 30-pin connector that receives a corresponding Apple® product connector. The docking station 104 also has a power source 340. The docking station 104 supplies power to the docking station 104, which in turn supplies power to the 206 portable touch control device. The docking station power source it can also be used to recharge the battery in the touch sensitive control device 105. Additionally, the docking station has an accessory detection pin 350, which notifies the docking station if the portable control device is interconnected with the docking station. coupling and is properly coupled. For communication between the portable control device and the docking station, there is a Universal Asynchronous pin (UART) 352, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) pin 354.
    [0022] According to the invention, a redundant communication path by wire 360 is coupled between the docking station 104 and the PMC 100. In an illustrative embodiment, the redundant communication path by wire 360 is provided as an Ethernet connection. As noted, the PMC 100 and the 206 touch-sensitive handheld control device also have wireless capabilities. Notably, according to the invention, the 360 wired redundancy communication path is effective for communication in the absence of a wireless connection or in the case of an unreliable wireless connection. Message transmission between the docking station 104 and the PMC 100 occurs bidirectionally. More specifically, control requests are passed from the docking station 104 to the PMC 100. Status information and metadata messages are taken from the PMC 100 to the docking station 104. In the specific example of the iPad®, the iPad® uses iAP® accessory for message transmission between iPad and other devices in the system, such as the docking station.
    [0023] Figure 4 illustrates the circuits and processors of the docking station 104. As noted, the docking station 104 has a 30-pin connector, so that it is adapted to receive a corresponding connector from the portable control device 206. In the circuits docking station, there are communication paths for the UART and USB 404. This establishes a bidirectional path that transmits messages and signals from the touch sensitive control device 105 through the 30-pin plug 402 of the docking station to the 410 processor. processor can be any satisfactory processor, such as an embedded processor.
    [0024] Detection logic 414 is provided by the docking station 104 that notifies the docking station of the presence of the portable touch-sensitive control device 206; this state is also transferred to the processor, as shown by input 416, to notify the processor of the presence of the portable touch-sensitive control device 206. The docking station 104 converts messages from the portable touch-sensitive control device 206 to Internet Protocol (IP) satisfactory to be transmitted over the Ethernet connection, that is, the redundant 360 wire communication path of the present invention.
    [0025] An audio extender 420 is coupled to an RJ-45 440 connector, which is compatible with an Ethernet connection. A video extender 450 is attached to an RJ-45 connector 460. Returning to the processor again, the 410 processor converts messages to Internet Protocol (IP), which are compatible with Ethernet, these messages are passed to the redundant communication path by wire 360 via the RJ-45 connector 470. In addition, a power source 480 provides power to the docking station 104, and the touch sensitive control device 105. An Apple® 490 authorized coprocessor provides signals appropriate to the 416 processor. 30-pin plug, commands entered by user are received at the docking station. Audio signals are transmitted via audio extender 420, video signals are processed via video extender 450 and other information proceeds to the processor and then via the RJ-45 connector to the PMC.
    [0026] Returning to Figure 5, the figure illustrates a message transmission diagram of the messages that are passed between various components of the present system. Starting with the 206 portable touch control device, this 206 device receives the selections entered by the user considering any commands, settings or controls for the various components with which the PMC 100 is interconnected. These selections entered by user are converted into 503 control order messages. These control order messages are sent through the 30-pin connector in Figure 4 to the docking station.
    [0027] The docking station 104 then converts these messages into Ethernet IP messages (containing the control requests). Ethernet IP messages 508 are transmitted by the docking station 104 via the redundant wire communication path 360 (Figure 3) of the present invention, as well as wirelessly (not shown). The PMC 100 then converts these messages into commands that implement the user's choices such as selections, commands and settings that can relate to the operation of a component or to configuring a component. These commands are sent to the respective components (Figure 1). Thus, for example, a user can make an entry on the touch screen 208 of the portable touch-sensitive control device 206 in order to increase the volume in a surrounding audio sound system, or the user can operate a home system such as as an alarm. Notably, the communication ports are bidirectional and independent traffic can flow in both directions simultaneously.
    [0028] Flowchart 600 of Figure 6 illustrates a procedure whereby the docking station 104 interconnects between the portable control device 206 and the PMC 100. The procedure begins at the docking station at initiation 602 and proceeds to step 604. According to step 604, the docking station 104 confirms the presence of the portable touch sensitive control device 206. The presence of the portable control device 206 is indicated by the accessory detection pin 350 (Figure 3). In step 606, the docking station connects to the PMC 100 with a dedicated redundant wire path. Moving to the PMC 302 side of flowchart 600, the procedure starts at step 610 and proceeds to step 614, in which the PMC loads configuration data into the handheld control device to allow handheld control device 206 to accept user input and convert them into signals capable of being actuated by the PMC to control a respective component. At this time, both the PMC 100 and the docking station 104 are coupled together with the dedicated redundant wire communication path 360 and both are ready to receive and transmit signals bidirectionally via the dedicated redundant wire communication path. Returning to step 620, on the docking station side, according to that step, docking station 104 uses its own power source to power or recharge the portable control device 206. The next step is an inquisition step that checks whether commands User inputs were received from the portable communication device to the docking station. If the answer is yes, then these signals are transferred to the docking station via the 30-pin connector shown in Figure 3. As illustrated in step 624, the docking station converts user input commands into IP control messages, which are satisfactory to be transmitted via the redundant Ethernet-based wired communication path. On the PMC side, according to step 630, after receiving such a control message from the docking station, the PMC signals one or more components to implement the user's selections. After this is complete, the PMC 100, according to step 632, sends status and metadata information through the redundant wire communication path 360 to the docking station 104. The docking station receives the metadata messages and status information from the PMC 100 and converts such messages into a format that is readable by the handheld control device. The procedure continues at step 645, in which messages are transmitted to the portable touch sensitive control device 206 by the docking station 104 of the PMC 100.
    [0029] It should be understood that the present invention provides a redundant wire communication path that is uninterrupted while a wireless connection is unavailable or unreliable. The wired connection is also more secure than a wireless connection.
    [0030] The foregoing description was directed to specific embodiments of this invention. It will be apparent, however, that other variations and modifications can be made to the described embodiments, obtaining some or all of its advantages. The procedures or processor can be implemented in hardware, software, realized as a computer-readable medium having program instructions, firmware, or a combination thereof. Therefore, it is the aim of the appended claims to cover all such variations and modifications as they come within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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    Claims (14)
    [0001]
    1. Expandable multimedia control system, characterized by the fact that it comprises: (A) a programmable multimedia controller (100) that includes a general purpose computer (304) to run one or more applications and being configured to control, exchange data interoperate and interoperate with associated components including one or more audio, video, telephony, data, security, motor-driven, or relay-driven ports to provide one or more programmable services; (B) a portable control device (206) having wireless and wired compatibility, which includes a touch-sensitive user interface configured with configuration information to allow a user to make selections regarding the settings of the components associated with the controller programmable multimedia (100); (C) a docking station (104) adapted to couple said portable control device (206) to said programmable multimedia controller (100), said docking station (104) being further configured to receive signals from said portable control device (206) indicating said user selections and converting said signals into IP messages for wire transmission to said programmable multimedia controller (100) and to convert any state information regarding the implementations of said user selections received from the programmable multimedia controller ( 100) in updates readable by the portable control device (206); and (D) a dedicated redundant wired communication path (360) to provide effective communication in the absence of unreliable wireless or wireless data, said redundant wired communication path (360) extending between said docking station (104 ) and said programmable multimedia controller (100), and being configured to transmit messages bi-directionally between the docking station (104) and said programmable multimedia controller (100).
    [0002]
    2. Expandable multimedia control system according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that said docking station (104) is configured to receive said portable control device (206) to an input medium.
    [0003]
    3. Expandable multimedia control system according to claim 2, characterized in that said input means of said docking station (104) includes a thirty-pin connector for receiving the portable control device (206).
    [0004]
    4. Expandable multimedia control system according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that said docking station (104) additionally comprises detection logic configured to determine the presence of said portable control device (206).
    [0005]
    5. Expandable multimedia control system according to claim 1, characterized in that said docking station (104) includes a processor that is configured to convert signals received from the portable control device (206) into an Internet Protocol suitable for transmission over an Ethernet connection.
    [0006]
    6. Expandable multimedia control system according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that said portable control device (206) is a touch-sensitive portable control device (206) that includes a user interface screen sensitive to Touch.
    [0007]
    7. Expandable multimedia control system according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that said portable control device (206) is configured with configuration information allowing the touch-sensitive user interface screen of the portable control device ( 206) touch sensitive to connect with and generate signals that are usable by the programmable multimedia controller (100) to signal one or more components providing these programmable services.
    [0008]
    8. Expandable multimedia control system according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that said touch-sensitive user interface screen includes button locations, button functionality and touch screens associated with one or more of said components.
    [0009]
    9. Expandable multimedia control system according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that said configuration information includes one or more graphics files, art, or image elements, which can be displayed as part of the user interface touch-sensitive to allow that user to control one or more components that provide one or more programmable services.
    [0010]
    10. Method of communicating between a programmable multimedia controller (100) and a portable control device (206), characterized by the fact that it comprises: said programmable multimedia controller (100), downloading software configuration information to said control device portable (206) allowing you to accept user selections to a user interface screen on the portable control device (206) with respect to a component connected with the programmable multimedia controller (100); providing a docking station (104) that receives the portable control device (206) to an input medium and accepts signals from the portable control device (206); confirm the presence of the portable control device (206) in the input medium of the docking station (104) that receives the portable control device (206); connect the docking station (104) and the programmable multimedia controller (100) for bidirectional communication with a redundant wired communication path (360); receiving signals indicating user commands at the docking station (104) and converting such signals to control ordering IP signals; transmitting said IP signals from control requests via the redundant wired communication path (360) to the programmable multimedia controller (100); receiving, on the programmable multimedia controller (100), IP signals from control requests from the docking station (104), and sending commands to one or more respective components implementing user selections; sending status information regarding the implementations of said user selections of the programmable multimedia controller (100) to the docking station (104); and converting the status information into updates readable by the portable control device (206) and passing the updates to the portable control device (206).
    [0011]
    11. Method according to claim 10, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises said programmable multimedia controller (100) to send metadata for use by the portable control device (206) to the docking station (104) through the communication path redundant by wire (360).
    [0012]
    12. Method for operating a docking station (104) between a programmable multimedia controller (100) and a portable control device (206), characterized by the fact that it comprises: confirming the presence of a sensitive portable control device (206) to the touch as being coupled to the docking station (104); connect the docking station (104) to a programmable multimedia controller (100) with both a wireless connection and a redundant wired communication path (360); receiving user input selection signals from the touch-sensitive portable control device (206) relating to settings for components interconnected with the programmable multimedia controller (100); converting such selection signals into control request IP signals compatible with said redundant wire communication path (360); sending said IP signals from control requests via the redundant wired communication path (360) to said programmable multimedia controller (100), which in turn sends commands to respective components to implement the user's selections; receiving status information and metadata messages resumed from the programmable multimedia controller (100); and converting status information and metadata messages into updates readable by the handheld control device (206); and passing the converted updates of status information and metadata signals to the handheld control device (206) to update the handheld control device (206) with the current state to respective components.
    [0013]
    13. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that it additionally comprises: said docking station (104), energizing or recharging the portable control device (206) with a power source connected to said docking station ( 104).
    [0014]
    14. Method according to claim 12, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises: said redundant wire communication path (360) acts to pass signals from the docking station (104) to the programmable multimedia controller (100) in the absence or insecurity of a wireless connection.
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