Hybrid control system and method for landline and IoT devices.

Abstract

It is a hybrid control system that enables the management of IoT devices (8) over the fixed line infrastructure, and its feature is;The control center (1) connects to the fixed line switchboard (6) via analog line (7) and receives commands from the fixed line device (9) and directs them to the IoT devices (8) by checking whether there is an internet connection; the DTMF processing module (2) connected to the control center (1) and converts the numbers dialed from the fixed line device (9) into digital commands that the control center (1) can process; the IoT communication card (3) connected to the control center (1) and transmits the digital command received from the control center (1) to the relevant IoT device (8) in accordance with the wireless communication protocol supported by the target device; and the secure analog backup module (5) connected to the control center (1) which activates when the internet connection is interrupted and ensures that the command is transmitted via analog line (7) instead of the cloud server (10).

Description

1 TARIFF Hybrid control system and method for landline and IoT devices. Technical Area 5 The invention relates to fixed-line (PSTN / VoIP) infrastructure, broadband internet services, and smart home (Smart Home) systems. It relates to a control system and method used in Home / IoT (Home / IoT) management systems. More specifically, the invention enables the digital conversion of codes dialed or voice commands given from a home telephone. enabling the conversion of commands into signals that are then transmitted to IoT devices at home, via an internet connection. A hybrid controller that continues to operate via a landline even when unavailable. It is related to the system and method. State of the Art 15 Landline telephones are currently used only for voice communication and are part of the digital ecosystem. This excludes the fixed-line infrastructure that is continuously available at the subscriber's home, which is used for voice communication. It cannot be evaluated for any control or management function other than the interview process. Current smart home systems are entirely dependent on the internet. These systems require internet access. If the connection is interrupted, home security and automation systems become inaccessible. The situation is such that users cannot manage the devices in their homes either from home or from outside. This situation, Especially in security-related applications, it directly negatively impacts the reliability of the system. It affects. 25 In addition, existing smart home systems are managed through complex mobile applications. These applications are being implemented for elderly or tech-conscious users. Managing the home through these channels is difficult; this user group is reluctant to use smart home systems. They are not benefiting enough. 30 The application with registration number US5548635A was revealed as a result of technical investigations. Summary: "Checking telephone and non-telephone devices located at a telephone subscriber's premises." A system for controlling a device is described. The system is controlled by a telephone jack. It includes at least one internal tone control device (ITCD) connected between them. The ITCD is a DTMF 35 It receives, decodes, and verifies the signal sequence; and converts this sequence into a DC control signal. 2 This DC control signal converts and switches the relevant device on and off remotely. It monitors with multiple different devices, over telephone lines, in a way that "does not require a line of sight". It can be operated in one mode. Each ITCD is paired with a unique DTMF signal sequence. This series includes a system based on the present invention and traditional telephone communication. To prevent interference between them, the traditional telephone exchange was activated. 5 It is selected in such a way as to not allow it to pass through. If the device is a television set, the system, TV cable for switching a television set between two television networks a receiver-switching unit connected to the network and a fiber optic TV cable It may include. In this case, the ITCD is connected to the telephone line and the transceiver-switching unit. It is connected. It is in the form of " 10 As can be seen, the invention relates to a telephone subscriber's location, both with and without a telephone. It relates to a system for controlling devices, and also includes the above. It does not mention a structure that could provide a solution to the aforementioned disadvantages. In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions, the subject matter... Due to its shortcomings, it has become necessary to make improvements in the relevant technical field. Purpose of the Invention The invention represents a new breakthrough in this field, unlike the structures used in existing technology. The aim is to create a structure with different technical specifications that bring these elements together. The primary purpose of the invention is to provide an uninterrupted fixed-line infrastructure as a "control switch". The goal is to implement a hybrid smart home control system and method that uses 25 Another purpose of the invention is to provide access to the home telephone even when there is no internet connection. The goal is to enable the management of household devices using keypad codes or voice commands. Another aim of the invention is to add a "smart brain" to the landline phone, thereby bypassing the fixed 30 offered by the operator. The goal is to transform the telephone line into a center of security and comfort for the home. Another purpose of the invention is to help users who have difficulty using complex mobile applications, enabling them to manage their household affairs via their familiar landline phone. to provide. 35 3 To fulfill the purposes described above, the invention enables IoT over fixed-line infrastructure. It is a hybrid control system that enables the management of devices, and its feature is;  It checks whether an internet connection is available and then issues the command, internet 5 via cloud server, internet connection when available If not available, it transmits via an analog line. that connects to the fixed line switchboard via an analog line and from the fixed line device Receiving incoming commands and directing them to IoT devices. control center, 10  The numbers dialed from the landline device, which are connected to the control center, are controlled. DTMF processing module that converts commands into digital commands that the central unit can process,  connected to the control center and receiving digital commands from the control center, target in accordance with the wireless communication protocol supported by the device, the relevant IoT IoT communication card that transmits to the device, 15  Connected to the control center and activated in case the internet connection is interrupted. by entering it, it enables the command to be transmitted over an analog line instead of the cloud server. secure analog backup module It includes. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. Thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to the figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood, and therefore the evaluation should also take these figures and detailed explanations into account. It must be done by taking it. Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the system that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the method described in the invention. The drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled and are necessary for understanding the invention. Details that are not present may have been overlooked. Furthermore, at least to a large extent... Elements that are identical or at least have substantially identical functions are numbered the same. It is shown. 35 Explanation of Part References 4 1. Control center 2. DTMF processing module 3. IoT communication card 4. Voice menu module 5 5. Secure analog backup module 6. Fixed line switchboard 7. Analog line 8. IoT devices 9. Fixed line device 10 10. Cloud server X. Is there an internet connection? E. Yes H. No 1001. By calling the landline switchboard (6) with the user's landline device (9) or directly access control is carried out by the voice menu module (4) via the landline device (9) inclusion in the system 1002. Codes dialed from the landline device (9) are processed by the DTMF processing module (2) decryption and conversion into digital command, 20 1003. The control centre (1) checks whether there is an internet connection. The query and command are sent via the cloud server (10) if there is an internet connection, otherwise The secure analog backup module (5) will be activated via the analog line (7). transmission, 1004. The command is transmitted to the relevant IoT device (8) via the IoT communication card (3), IoT 25 Checking the device (8), 1005. The result of the operation is given to the user audibly via the voice menu module (4). notification, Detailed Description of the Invention 30 In this detailed explanation, the preferred configurations of the invention are not merely for better understanding the subject. in order to facilitate understanding and without imposing any limiting effects It is explained. 35 Digital commands are converted from codes dialed on a landline or given voice commands. an internet connection that is converted and transmitted to IoT devices in the home. A hybrid controller that continues to operate via a landline even when unavailable. It is related to the system and method. The elements and functions used in the system and method that are the subject of the invention are as follows: The control center (1) is the main unit connecting the landline devices (9) and the IoT devices (8). It is the center. Analog line (7) to fixed line switchboard (6), on the other hand DTMF processing module (2), IoT communication card (3), voice menu module (4) and secure analog backup 10 The module (5) depends on the elements. The digital DTMF processing module (2) is decoded by the module. receives the command and this command is sent to the cloud server (10) when an internet connection is available. transmitted via the internet connection, and if there is no internet connection, via analog line (7). It is directing it in a hybrid manner in a way that will provide this. The DTMF processing module (2) converts the dialed numbers from the landline device (9) into digital commands. It is a unit that detects and checks the codes entered by the user via the keypad. by converting the commands into a digital command format that the center (1) can process, thus enabling command analysis. It ensures its realization. IoT communication card (3) talks to IoT devices (8) with Zigbee or Matter protocols It is a module. It receives the digital command from the control center (1) into the protocol supported by the target device. by transmitting the appropriate wirelessly to the relevant IoT device (8) triggering the device and It ensures the physical execution of the command. The voice menu module (4) is a welcome system that guides the user by voice. The user's fixed accessing the system by calling the line device (9) or the landline from outside. It performs the control and direction, and when the process is complete, it displays the result of the process. It informs the user as audio feedback. The secure analog backup module (5) will restore the system's analog line (7) when the internet connection is interrupted. It is the circuit that enables it to function. It activates when the internet connection is interrupted. by entering the command, it ensures that the command is transmitted via analog line (7) instead of cloud server (10) and This allows for the uninterrupted management of IoT devices (8). 35 6 The fixed line switchboard (6) is the switchboard to which the subscriber's fixed line is connected. From the fixed line device (9) incoming call and keypad signals are sent to the control center via analog line (7) (1) By enabling its delivery, the system is made accessible via the fixed-line infrastructure. is doing. Analog line (7) provides the connection between the fixed line switchboard (6) and the control centre (1). It is the transmission path through which the command is carried in situations where there is no internet connection. It is operational and makes it possible for the system to be managed independently of the internet. IoT devices (8) are smart home end devices that support Matter / Zigbee protocols. IoT 10 They are activated by the command they receive via the communication card (3) and the light, air conditioning, lock and This includes devices such as scent systems. The landline device (9) is the device through which the user accesses the system. The user accesses the system from the keypad of this device. By dialing a code (e.g., *10#) or giving a voice command, you can enter commands into the system, and the same 15 It receives voice feedback through the device. The cloud server (10) is the server through which the command is transmitted when an internet connection is available. It is the server. In the hybrid communication function of the control centre (1), it is an alternative to the analog line (7) path. It constitutes the internet-based transmission path. 20 The invention works on the following principle: The invention combines the analog reliability of a landline with smart home management. The user landlines... When a code is entered from the line device (9), the DTMF processing module (2) converts this signal into a digital command 25 It translates. The control center (1) receives this command and the relevant IoT is transmitted via the IoT communication card (3). It transmits to the device (8); for example, to the light or lock. In case of internet interruption, secure analog backup module (5) is activated and management continues via analog line (7) During the process, the voice menu module (4) provides the user with voice feedback about the process status. It gives a notification. 30 The steps involved in the process carried out with the system that is the subject of the invention are listed below:  The user can call the landline switchboard (6) with the landline device (9) or directly to the landline access to the system via the line device (9) with access control performed by the voice menu module (4) inclusion (1001), 35 7  The DTMF processing module (2) of the codes dialed from the landline device (9) (e.g., *10#) decoded by and converted into a digital command (1002), (for example, the keyed code (Interpreted as "I'm home" mode)  The control centre (1) checks whether there is an internet connection The query and command are sent via the cloud server (10) if there is an internet connection, otherwise 5 The secure analog backup module (5) will be activated via the analog line (7). transmission (1003),  The command is transmitted to the relevant IoT device (8) via the IoT communication card (3), and the IoT device (8) checking (1004),  The result of the operation is announced to the user audibly via the voice menu module (4) 10 (1005), (e.g.: "Operation completed successfully").

Claims

8 REQUESTS 1. A hybrid control that enables the management of IoT devices (8) over a fixed line infrastructure. It is a system, and its feature is;  5 It checks whether an internet connection is available and then issues the command, internet via cloud server (10) when internet connection is available If not available, it transmits via analog line (7), connected to the fixed line switchboard (6) via analog line (7) and fixed line 10 that receives commands from the device (9) and directs them to IoT devices (8) control center (1),  The numbers dialed from the landline device (9) and connected to the control centre (1) control DTMF processing module (2) which converts the commands into digital commands that the center (1) can process,  connected to the control centre (1) and receiving the digital command from the control centre (1), In accordance with the wireless communication protocol supported by the target device, the relevant IoT 15 IoT communication card (3) transmitting to the device (8),  connected to the control centre (1) and activated when the internet connection is interrupted by entering the command to be transmitted via analog line (7) instead of cloud server (10) a secure analog backup module (5) It includes. 20 2. A hybrid control system that complies with claim 1, and whose feature is that it is connected to the control centre (1) and The user enters the system by calling the landline from the landline device (9) or from outside the landline. During the process, access control and routing are performed, and the result of the transaction is given as verbal feedback. It includes an audio menu module (4) that notifies the user as a notification. 25 3. It is a hybrid control system that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is; Zigbee with IoT devices (8). IoT communication card configured to communicate via protocol (3) It includes.

4. It is a hybrid control system that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is that it can be used with IoT devices (8) and Matter IoT communication card configured to communicate via protocol (3) It includes. 9 5. It is a hybrid control system that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is that IoT devices (8), IoT The light, air conditioner, lock and scent are activated by the command they receive via the communication card (3). It must include at least one of the systems.

6. A hybrid control system conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is that the user controls 5 via the keypad. allowing them to enter codes and receive voice feedback from the same device. It includes a configured fixed line device (9).

7. A hybrid control system that complies with Claim 1, and whose feature is that the user can give voice commands. Fixed line device configured to allow command input to the system (9) 10 It includes.

8. A hybrid control that enables the management of IoT devices (8) over the fixed line infrastructure. It is a method, and its characteristic is;  By calling the landline switchboard (6) with the user's landline device (9) or directly 15 access control is carried out by the voice menu module (4) via the landline device (9) inclusion in the system (1001),  Codes dialed from the landline device (9) are processed by the DTMF processing module (2) decoding and converting into digital command (1002),  The control centre (1) checks whether there is an internet connection 20 queried and the command is sent via the cloud server (10) if there is an internet connection, otherwise the secure analog backup module (5) will be activated on the analog line (7) transmission via (1003),  The command is transmitted to the relevant IoT device (8) via the IoT communication card (3), IoT Checking the device (8) (1004) 25 It includes the steps of the process.

9. Hybrid control method in accordance with claim 8, and its feature is via voice menu module (4). The process includes the step of audibly notifying the user of the result of the operation (1005).

10. It is a hybrid control method that complies with claim 8, and its feature is; in the IoT triggering step (1004), the command to the IoT device (8), the Zigbee or Matter protocol supported by the target device It is transmitted wirelessly in a suitable manner. 35

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