Linkage networking method and networking system

Abstract

The invention relates to a linked networking method, which comprises a plurality of networking devices, and comprises the following steps: the networking devices enter a networking mode in a first time window after the networking devices are connected to a power supply for the first time; wherein one networking device broadcasts a network distribution signal containing a network identification number in response to the first trigger instruction; other networking equipment receives the network distribution signal in a networking mode, and temporarily stores the network identity identifier; and in response to the second trigger instruction, the networking device verifies the temporarily stored network identity, stores the network identity permanently after the verification is passed, and accesses the target network based on the network identity. According to the invention, the operation process can be effectively simplified, and the networking efficiency is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of Internet of Things control, in particular to a linkage networking method and a networking system. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of smart home appliances technology, the number of smart home appliances is increasing, and how to make the smart home appliances complete networking so that users can use and control the smart home appliances more efficiently in actual scenarios has become a hot research topic. At present, the existing smart home appliance networking methods are more and more complex, and the matching of traditional smart home appliances and gateways is through the smart terminal to enter the information of the smart home appliances into the gateway one by one, so as to match the smart home appliances and the gateway, which is tedious and inefficient. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a networking method and a networking system which can reduce user operation and quickly complete networking.

[0004] A linkage networking method includes a plurality of networking devices, and the linkage networking method includes the following steps. A networking device enters a networking mode within a first time window after first being powered on; One of the networking devices broadcasts a networking signal containing a network identification number in response to a first trigger instruction; Other networking devices receive the networking signal in the networking mode and temporarily store the network identification number; In response to a second trigger instruction, the networking device verifies the temporarily stored network identification number, permanently stores it after verification, and accesses a target network based on the network identification number.

[0005] In the above technical solution, the networking device automatically activates the networking mode when first powered on, which can effectively simplify the user operation process and eliminate the need for manual switching of device status in traditional networking. Since the networking device is in the initial power-on state but has not started, it only executes the networking mode within the first time window and temporarily stores the received network identification number, which can ensure that the networking device realizes pre-networking action in a low-energy state. When the networking device receives the second trigger instruction, it automatically executes the networking action, thereby realizing automatic networking of the device. The process is reasonable, combining device initialization, network discovery, identity authentication, and other links with the power supply state of the device to form a continuous and automatic networking process, which not only ensures simple operation experience but also shortens the networking time through process automation.

[0006] Further, the networking device includes a to-be-networked device that has not entered the target network and a networked device that has entered the target network.

[0007] In the technical solution, the to-be-networked device and the already-networked device can broadcast network connection through the method, and the user does not need to distinguish the devices, thereby effectively simplifying the operation.

[0008] Further, the method further comprises sending a reset instruction to the already-networked device, so that the already-networked device clears the stored network identity and restores the factory network settings.

[0009] In the technical solution, the reset instruction can reset the network state of the already-networked device, so that the already-networked device restores the factory network settings and can be re-networked, thereby meeting the user's demand for adjusting the network and the device.

[0010] Further, the generation of the reset instruction comprises performing a preset number of power cycle operations on the target device, and the power cycle operation comprises a continuous power-on and power-off state switching.

[0011] In the technical solution, the power cycle operation is a hardware-level reset method, which does not need to rely on a software interface or a professional tool, and the network reset can be completed through an intuitive physical operation, thereby being suitable for fast fault recovery in an emergency.

[0012] Further, the reset instruction is generated through a physical key or a smart terminal.

[0013] In the technical solution, a hardware and software dual reset channel is provided, and local and remote control are simultaneously supported, so that the device maintenance is not limited by space.

[0014] Further, after the network identity is temporarily stored by the networked device, the method further comprises broadcasting the received network configuration signal.

[0015] In the technical solution, the network configuration signal received by the networked device is broadcasted again, so that the propagation range of the network configuration signal is expanded, the network configuration signal is transmitted at a farther distance, and the network connection demand of a large range and multiple devices is met. In addition, the forwarding and broadcasting manner can realize the mutual linkage and propagation of the network configuration signal between multiple devices, thereby further simplifying the operation and process of network connection.

[0016] Further, the generation of the first trigger instruction and the second trigger instruction comprises an automatic instruction generated by a self-triggering mechanism of the target device or a manual instruction generated by an external triggering mechanism.

[0017] In the technical solution, the self-triggering mechanism and the external triggering mechanism can meet different demands of automatic network connection and manual network connection of the device, so that the operation is more flexible and humanized.

[0018] Further, the self-triggering mechanism comprises automatically generating the trigger instruction after the target device is started.

[0019] In the technical solution, the triggering instruction is automatically generated after the device is started, and the user does not need to manually perform network grouping, thereby simplifying the user operation.

[0020] Further, the external triggering mechanism includes generating the triggering instruction after detecting the physical key or receiving the wireless signal.

[0021] In the technical solution, the manual network grouping of the device can be realized through the physical key or the wireless control, thereby meeting the requirement of the user for different network grouping environments.

[0022] A network grouping system adopts the network grouping method, and includes a network grouping device. The network grouping module is configured to enter a network grouping mode within a first time window after first being connected to a power supply; The communication module is configured to broadcast or receive a network grouping signal containing a network identity number; The temporary storage is configured to temporarily store the network identity number; and The master control module is configured to verify the temporarily stored network identity number, permanently store the network identity number after the verification is passed, and control the network grouping module to access a target network based on the network identity number.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the network grouping device is automatically activated in the network grouping mode after first being powered on, thereby effectively simplifying the user operation process and eliminating the manual switching operation of the device state in the traditional network grouping. Since the network grouping device is in the initial power-on state but is not started, the network grouping mode is only executed within the first time window, and the received network identity number is temporarily stored, thereby guaranteeing that the network grouping device realizes the pre-network grouping action in the low-energy-consumption state. When the network grouping device receives a second triggering instruction, the network grouping action is automatically executed, thereby realizing the automatic network grouping of the device. The process is reasonable, and the device initialization, network discovery, identity authentication and other links are combined with the power supply state of the device to form a continuous automatic network grouping process, which guarantees the simple operation experience and shortens the network grouping time through the process automation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 The figure is a flowchart of the network grouping method of the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 2 The figure is a structural diagram of the functional modules of the network grouping system of the embodiment.

[0026] REFERENCE SIGNS: The network grouping module 1, the communication module 2, the temporary storage 3 and the master control module 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the linkage networking method of the present invention mainly includes the following steps: A linked networking method, including several networking devices, includes: S1. The networking device enters the networking mode within the first time window after being powered on for the first time.

[0030] In this step, the networking mode is automatically activated when the networking device is powered on for the first time, which can effectively simplify the user operation process and eliminate the need to manually switch the device status in traditional networking.

[0031] Exemplarily, upon detecting the first power supply, the networking device automatically activates networking mode. Specifically, the networking device first determines whether it is the first time power is connected. If no historical power supply flag is recorded, networking mode is activated. The device maintains the networking mode active state within a preset first time window, which can be a preset period of time, such as 5 minutes. During this time, the wireless communication module is enabled and resource allocation is optimized. In networking mode, the communication module of the networking device switches to a receiving state.

[0032] S2. One of the networking devices broadcasts a network configuration signal including a network identification number in response to the first trigger instruction.

[0033] In this step, when the networking device receives the first trigger command, it initiates the broadcast. This first trigger command can be generated in two ways: a self-triggering mechanism, where the networking device automatically triggers upon startup, or periodically generates the command after actively detecting a signal from an unconnected device. Another external triggering mechanism activates the broadcast function through a preset combination of physical button presses or an encrypted control command sent by a smart terminal application. The networking device extracts its stored network identification number and generates a network connection signal.

[0034] S3, other networking devices receive the network signal in the networking mode, and temporarily store the network identity.

[0035] In this step, the networking device receives the network signal in the networking mode, first checks the signal, and stores the network identity number in the network signal that passes the verification in the temporary cache area, and sets the cache validity period. If a trigger instruction is received within the validity period, the network configuration action is performed, and if it is not processed within the timeout, the system automatically clears the data and reenters the scanning state.

[0036] S4, in response to the second trigger instruction, the networking device verifies the temporarily stored network identity, permanently stores it after verification, and accesses the target network based on the network identity.

[0037] In this step, the networking device responds to the second trigger instruction and starts the network access process. The second trigger instruction can be realized through user interaction (such as physical buttons or smart terminal control). The main control module checks the temporarily stored network identity number, and if the verification fails, the device clears the cache data and reenters the networking mode; if the verification is passed, the network identity number is written to the memory, and a secure communication channel is established with the gateway of the target network. After successful access, the device automatically exits the networking mode and switches to the normal working state, and updates the state to prevent repeated networking.

[0038] In this embodiment, after the networking device temporarily stores the network identity, it also includes the broadcasted network signal. By rebroadcasting the received network signal by the networking device, the propagation range of the network signal can be expanded, the network signal can be transmitted over a longer distance, and the networking requirements of a large range of devices can be met. The forwarding broadcast mode can realize the mutual interaction and propagation of the network signal among multiple devices, further simplifying the operation and process of networking.

[0039] In this embodiment, the generation of the trigger instruction includes an automatic instruction generated by a target device self-triggering mechanism, or a manual instruction generated by an external triggering mechanism. The self-triggering mechanism and the external triggering mechanism can meet the different needs of automatic and manual networking of the device, making the operation more flexible and humanized.

[0040] Specifically, the self-triggering mechanism includes automatically generating a trigger instruction after the target device is started. The device automatically generates a trigger instruction after starting, without the need for manual networking by the user, which can simplify user operation. The external triggering mechanism includes generating a trigger instruction after detecting a physical button or receiving a wireless signal. Manual networking of the device can be realized through physical buttons or wireless control to meet the needs of users in different networking environments.

[0041] In the embodiment, the networking devices include to-be-networked devices that have not entered the target network and networked devices that have entered the target network. The to-be-networked devices and the networked devices can be broadcasted and networked through the method, and users do not need to distinguish the devices, thereby effectively simplifying the operation.

[0042] In the embodiment, a reset instruction is further sent to the networked device, so that the networked device clears the stored network identity and restores the factory network settings. The reset instruction can reset the network state of the networked device, so that the networked device restores the factory network settings and can be re-networked, thereby meeting the needs of users for adjusting the network and the device.

[0043] The reset instruction is generated in the following manner: a preset number of power cycle operations are performed on the target device, and the power cycle operation includes continuous power-on and power-off state switching. The power cycle operation is a hardware-level reset manner, does not need to rely on a software interface or a professional tool, and can complete the network reset through an intuitive physical operation, and is suitable for fast fault recovery in an emergency.

[0044] In the embodiment, the reset instruction can also be generated through a physical key or a smart terminal. The physical key and the smart terminal provide a hardware and software dual reset channel, and support local and remote control, so that the device maintenance is not limited by space.

[0045] The application further provides a networking system that adopts the networking method, and includes networking devices. The networking devices include a networking module, a communication module, a temporary storage, and a master control module. The networking module is used to enter a networking mode within a first time window after first access to power. The communication module is used to broadcast or receive a network configuration signal containing a network identity number. The temporary storage is used to temporarily store the network identity. The master control module is used to verify the temporarily stored network identity, permanently store the network identity after verification, and control the networking module to access a target network based on the network identity.

[0046] The method according to the application can also be implemented as a computer program or a computer program product, which includes computer program code instructions for executing part or all of the steps of the above method.

[0047] Alternatively, the application can also be implemented as a computer readable storage medium (or a non-transitory machine readable storage medium or a machine readable storage medium) having executable code (or computer programs or computer instruction codes) stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor of an electronic device (or a server, etc.), causes the processor to execute part or all of the steps of the above method according to the application.

[0048] Having described various embodiments of the application, it is to be understood that the above description is meant to be illustrative only, and that many modifications and variations of the embodiments described herein are possible. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, and their equivalents, many alternatives to the embodiments described herein are possible. The selection of terms to be used in the description is not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments described herein, but rather to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical application, or improvement over the technology in the art, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A linkage networking method, characterized in that: Including several networking devices, the linkage networking method includes: The networking device enters the networking mode within the first time window after being powered on for the first time; One of the networking devices broadcasts a network configuration signal including a network identification number in response to the first trigger instruction; Other networking devices receive the network configuration signal in networking mode and temporarily store the network identity; In response to the second trigger instruction, the networking device verifies the temporarily stored network identity, permanently stores it after the verification is passed, and accesses the target network based on the network identity.

2. The networking method according to claim 1, wherein: The networking devices include devices to be networked that have not entered the target network and networked devices that have entered the target network.

3. The networking method according to claim 2, wherein: It also includes sending a reset instruction to the networked device, so that the networked device clears the stored network identity and restores the factory network settings.

4. The networking method according to claim 3, wherein: The reset instruction is generated by performing a power cycle operation on the target device for a preset number of times, wherein the power cycle operation includes continuous power-on-power-off state switching.

5. The networking method according to claim 3, wherein: Generate a reset command through a physical button or smart terminal.

6. The networking method according to claim 1, wherein: After the networking device temporarily stores the network identity, the method further includes: broadcasting the received network configuration signal.

7. The networking method according to claim 1, wherein: The first trigger instruction and the second trigger instruction are generated in the following ways: automatic instructions generated by a self-triggering mechanism of the target device, or manual instructions generated by an external triggering mechanism.

8. The networking method according to claim 7, wherein: The self-triggering mechanism includes automatically generating a trigger instruction after the target device is started.

9. The networking method according to claim 7, wherein: The external trigger mechanism includes generating a trigger instruction after detecting a physical key or receiving a wireless signal.

10. A networking system, using the linkage networking method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The networking device includes: A networking module, configured to enter a networking mode within a first time window after first power-on; A communication module, used for broadcasting or receiving a network distribution signal containing a network identification number; A temporary memory for temporarily storing the network identity; and The main control module is used to verify the temporarily stored network identity, store it permanently after verification, and control the networking module to access the target network based on the network identity.

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