WO2016070756A1 - Home gateway management method, device and system - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed in the present invention are a home gateway management method, device and system, the method comprising: a Near Field Communication (NFC) storage device acquires and stores service configuration information; the home gateway communicates with the NFC storage device, and conducts service configuration or updating after reading the service configuration information.

Description

Method, device and system for managing home gateway Technical field

This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of communication technology.

Background technique

In the Internet age, broadband has become an important part of people's lives. As a home gateway for home broadband access portal, after years of rapid development, related access technologies and operation modes have been quite mature and stable, and with the deep competition in the market, the rapid development of emerging services of mobile Internet and new 4G and other Competition in the field has intensified, and operators are gradually changing the procurement management of home gateway equipment from a self-owned lease model to a socialized model of user self-purchasing. The self-owned lease mode, that is, when the user applies for the broadband access service, the home gateway is purchased and provided by the operator, leased to the user, and provides related broadband access services. If the user withdraws or transfers the network, the home gateway is recovered by the operator. Re-use, in this process, the operator usually needs to arrange professional service personnel to complete the door-to-door service; the user-purchased socialization mode, that is, when the user applies for the broadband access service, the home gateway needs to be purchased by the user, but is limited by Different operators have different network configurations. Usually, the operator will specify some home gateways customized for this operator for users to choose, or the relevant configuration information has been configured in advance. The range of options is limited, and the society in the full sense is not realized. The operator only provides broadband access services, and only provides limited on-site services when needed. The user retires or transfers the network. The home gateway device is owned by the user. If the network is retired, the home gateway cannot be effectively reused. It is an economic waste for users. If it is necessary to re-access broadband services of other operators, Purchase of a home gateway because of different network configurations, can not be used directly, still need to buy or need a new broadband access service providers to arrange pick reconfigured for the user is neither economical nor easy. Moreover, since the setting of the network configuration of the home gateway is relatively professional, and the configuration mode of the related technology of the home gateway is relatively complicated, it is difficult for the non-professionals to complete. Therefore, it is still necessary to arrange the installation personnel to provide the on-site service, for the operator. In addition to the reduction in the procurement cost of the home gateway, other operating and maintenance costs have not been reduced.

Summary of the invention

The following is an overview of the topics detailed in this document. This Summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

As described above, it is required to provide a simple and effective method for configuring a home gateway, a network configuration information of a broadband access service provided by an operator, and an ordinary user can complete a home gateway without complicated operations and professional knowledge. Configuration can simplify the installation process of broadband access services and reduce the cost of installation and maintenance. And the home gateway can be used in the network of the operator provided by different broadband access services, effectively protecting the interests of the user and providing convenience for the user.

The present invention provides a method, a device and a system for managing a home gateway, which are used to solve the problem that the configuration of the related art home gateway in the loading process is too complicated and professional, which affects the implementation of the self-purchasing socialization mode.

A method of managing a home gateway, comprising:

The near field communication NFC storage device acquires and stores service configuration information;

The home gateway communicates with the NFC storage device, and reads the service configuration information to perform service configuration or update.

Optionally, in the method, the type of the NFC storage device includes: an NFC memory card, a mobile terminal that supports an NFC function and can simulate an NFC memory card.

Optionally, in the method, the home gateway reads the service configuration information and performs service configuration, including:

After the service gateway reads the service configuration information, it checks whether the service type corresponding to the service configuration information matches the service type supported by the service, and if yes, performs service configuration according to the read service configuration information.

An NFC storage device, comprising:

The information acquisition module is configured to: acquire and store service configuration information;

The communication module is configured to: communicate with the home gateway, so that the home gateway reads the service configuration information for service configuration or update.

A home gateway that includes:

The NFC function module is configured to: communicate with the NFC storage device, and read the NFC storage Storage configuration information stored by the storage device;

The configuration management module is configured to: perform service configuration or update by using the service configuration information read by the NFC function module.

A system for managing a home gateway, comprising:

The service management support system is configured to: open or update a service for the user, and send the opened or updated service configuration information to the NFC storage device;

The NFC storage device is configured to: receive and store service configuration information sent by the service management support system;

The home gateway is configured to: communicate with the NFC storage device, read the service configuration information, and perform service configuration or update.

A computer readable storage medium storing computer executable instructions for performing the method of any of the above.

The method, device and system of the embodiment of the invention simplifies the configuration and management of the home gateway, achieves the effect that the user can configure itself, simplifies the process of the maintenance service, can realize the standardization and generalization of the home gateway, and saves the Cost of installation increases the utilization of equipment, saves resources, and facilitates user selection.

Other aspects will be apparent upon reading and understanding the drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF abstract

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for managing a home gateway based on near field communication according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic diagram of a system for managing a home gateway based on near field communication according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a flowchart of storing configuration information of a home gateway to an NFC storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a flowchart of configuring a home gateway by using an NFC storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a structural block diagram of an NFC storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a structural block diagram of a home gateway according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments of the invention

In order to solve the problem that the configuration of the home gateway in the loading process is too complicated and professional, which affects the implementation of the self-purchasing socialization mode, the embodiment of the present invention provides a method for managing a home gateway based on near field communication. A device and system that simplifies and versifies the configuration and management process of a home gateway. Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

First, explain the technical terms involved in the article:

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range high-frequency wireless communication technology that allows non-contact point-to-point data transmission (within 10 cm) to exchange data between electronic devices. NFC technology evolved from non-contact radio frequency identification (RFID) and is backward compatible with RFID. Like RFID, NFC information is also transmitted through the electromagnetic induction coupling of the wireless frequency part of the spectrum. It is compatible with non-contact smart card technology and has become numerous. The official standard supported by the manufacturer.

Embodiment 1

An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for managing a home gateway based on near field communication, as shown in FIG. 1 , including the following steps:

Step S101: The NFC storage device acquires and stores service configuration information.

The type of the NFC storage device includes at least: an NFC memory card, a mobile terminal supporting an NFC function and capable of simulating an NFC memory card.

Step S102: The home gateway communicates with the NFC storage device, and reads the service configuration information to perform service configuration or update.

Optionally, after the service gateway reads the service configuration information, it checks whether the service type corresponding to the service configuration information matches the service type supported by the service, and if yes, performs service configuration according to the read service configuration information.

The method of the embodiment of the invention realizes the simplification and communication of the configuration and management process of the home gateway It can be used by ordinary users to reduce the operation and maintenance cost of the home gateway. It can also simplify and facilitate the user's configuration management process in the network or transfer network to protect the user's interests and facilitate user selection.

Embodiment 2

As shown in FIG. 2, an embodiment of the present invention provides a system for managing a home gateway based on near field communication, including:

The service management support system 21 is configured to: open or update a service for the user, and send the opened or updated service configuration information to the NFC storage device 22;

The NFC storage device 22 is configured to: receive and store service configuration information sent by the service management support system;

The home gateway 23 is configured to: communicate with the NFC storage device, read the service configuration information, and perform service configuration or update.

In the system of the present embodiment, the service management support system 21 is configured to: insert the service configuration information into the NFC storage device by accessing the NFC storage device into the service management support system; or, by using the wireless communication method, The configuration information is transferred to the NFC storage device.

In the system of this embodiment, the type of the NFC storage device 22 includes at least: an NFC memory card and a mobile terminal that supports an NFC function and can simulate an NFC memory card.

In the system of the embodiment, the home gateway 23 is configured to: after reading the service configuration information, check whether the service type corresponding to the service configuration information matches the service type supported by the service, and if it matches, read according to the read Business configuration information for business configuration.

A system for managing a home gateway based on near field communication according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein:

The home gateway 23 supporting the near field communication (NFC) management function, in addition to the business function of the home gateway, adds an NFC function module to support NFC reading and writing, and the home gateway can communicate with the NFC storage device in the near field through the NFC function module, and Obtain relevant storage information;

The NFC storage device 22 may be a data storage card that supports NFC reading and writing, or a mobile terminal that supports an NFC function and can emulate an NFC memory card, such as a mobile phone or a pad. The NFC storage device is configured to save service configuration information of the home gateway. Such as: serial number, user account, access type (ADSL, VDSL, LAN, PON access, etc.), access parameters (PVC, VLAN, etc.), industry Service type (PPPoE, Bridge, etc.), other services (IPTV, VOIP, etc.), other parameter information, etc.;

The service management support system 21 provides a broadband access service for the user, and saves or transmits the user account information and the related service configuration information to the NFC memory card or device through the NFC, and provides the user with the service for the home gateway. Open or change configuration usage. The binding relationship between the broadband account and the home gateway NFC configuration sequence number is automatically generated in the configuration information generation process, and is synchronized to the integrated service management system.

The system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a two-stage process for configuring the home gateway based on the NFC: the first phase is a preparation process for configuring the NFC storage device of the home gateway; and the second phase is a process of configuring the home gateway through the NFC storage device.

As shown in FIG. 3, a flowchart for storing configuration information of a home gateway to an NFC storage device includes the following steps:

Step S301, the user applies for a service, and purchases a home gateway;

The user applies for the broadband access service to the operator and provides or purchases a home gateway (such as an ADSL access type home gateway) that supports the NFC configuration function according to the service access type (such as ADSL) provided by the operator.

Step S302: The operator opens a service, and generates configuration information.

The operator provides broadband access services (such as ADSL routing access) for the user, and generates configuration information related to broadband access (such as ADSL access) and services (such as PPPoE routing) (such as ADSL access, ADSL link PVC, PPPoE routing Internet access, PPPoE account, etc.).

Step S303: The configuration information is saved to the NFC storage device.

The operator will access the service-related configuration information (such as ADSL access, ADSL link PVC, PPPoE route access, PPPoE account, etc.), and save it to the NFC storage device through the service management support system, and provide it to the user for configuration. Home gateway.

In the above process, the user can go to the operator's sales department to complete the application and the NFC storage device, or apply by phone. The operator transmits the mobile phone or other means to other mobile terminals such as mobile phones supporting NFC. The configuration of the home gateway is completed by other mobile terminals such as mobile phones that store configuration information.

As shown in FIG. 4, a flowchart for configuring a home gateway through an NFC storage device includes the following steps:

Step S401, loading the home gateway NFC function module;

The user connects to the home gateway and powers on, and the home gateway completes the initialization of the NFC function module and loads the corresponding control driver, ready to read the configuration information.

Step S402, the NFC storage device is close to the home gateway;

The user closes the NFC storage device with the configuration information to the NFC read/write area of the home gateway.

Step S403: The home gateway reads configuration information.

The home gateway detects the external NFC storage device and reads the configuration information through the NFC function module.

Step S404, verify configuration information;

The home gateway verifies the configuration information (such as ADSL access, ADSL link PVC, PPPoE route access, PPPoE account, etc.) that is read by the home gateway to determine whether it matches the service function provided by the home gateway, such as whether the access type is consistent. If the information is inconsistent, step S407 is performed, and the configuration information cannot be used. If the access type is consistent and the home gateway function is supported, proceed to the next step.

Step S405, configuring a home gateway;

After the home gateway completes the configuration information check, the configuration information is saved to the internal configuration information storage area of the home gateway, and the related service functions are configured according to the configuration information (such as configuring the ADSL link PVC, PPPoE routing connection, and account number to complete the ADSL). PPPoE routing Internet access);

In step S406, the home gateway indicates that the configuration setting is successful, and the process ends.

In step S407, the home gateway does not save the configuration information and indicates an error.

The above two stages are integrated, and the overall process of managing the home gateway by the system in the embodiment of the present invention is obtained, including the following steps:

In the first step, when the user applies for broadband access, the application is submitted to the operator, and according to the type of the accessed service, the corresponding home gateway supporting the near field communication (NFC) management function is purchased;

In the second step, the operator opens the broadband access service for the user, and the configuration information required for the related home gateway to access the broadband is saved to the NFC storage device through the service management support system, and is provided for use. Household

Step 3: After the home gateway is powered on, the user places the NFC storage device close to the NFC read/write functional area of the home gateway (the distance is less than 10 cm);

In the fourth step, the home gateway detects the NFC storage device, and reads the configuration information of the home gateway accessing the broadband from the NFC storage device, and checks the configuration information, and saves the home gateway when the verification is passed. According to the configuration information, the setting of the service function of the home gateway (such as the home gateway of the ADSL access type, the configuration of the ADSL link PVC, the access type PPPoE, the access user account, etc., to implement the route access), and the access to the broadband are completed. The internet.

If the user changes the broadband access service provider and the type of access service provided by the operator is the same, repeating steps 1-4 above may re-access the broadband network.

In summary, the embodiment of the present invention implements the management of the home gateway through the NFC near field communication. In the process of opening and installing the home gateway service, the user does not need to know the technical details, and does not need to configure technical parameters, related technical parameters and configurations. The information is transmitted to the home gateway through the NFC memory card or device. The operator can simplify the installation and opening process, greatly simplify the configuration management and installation process of the home gateway, and the configuration interface is simple and universal, which is convenient for users to use and saves. The cost of loading and unloading also increases the utilization of resources and saves user costs.

Embodiment 3

An embodiment of the present invention provides an NFC storage device, which is applied to a system for managing a home gateway based on near field communication, as shown in FIG. 5, and includes:

The information obtaining module 510 is configured to: acquire and store service configuration information;

The communication module 520 is configured to: communicate with the home gateway to enable the home gateway to read the service configuration information for service configuration or update.

The type of the NFC storage device in this embodiment includes at least: an NFC memory card and a mobile terminal supporting an NFC function and capable of simulating an NFC memory card.

The NFC storage device provided in this embodiment can perform near field communication with the home gateway, and provides important hardware support for simplifying the home gateway configuration process.

Embodiment 4

An embodiment of the present invention provides a home gateway, which is applied to a system for managing a home gateway based on near field communication, as shown in FIG. 6, and includes:

The NFC function module 610 is configured to: communicate with the NFC storage device, and read service configuration information stored by the NFC storage device;

The configuration management module 620 is configured to perform service configuration or update by using the service configuration information read by the NFC function module.

The configuration management module 620 optionally detects whether the service type corresponding to the service configuration information matches the service type supported by the home gateway, and performs service configuration according to the service configuration information. .

The home gateway of the embodiment adds an NFC function module, and can read the service configuration information stored by the NFC storage device, and automatically complete the configuration according to the configuration information. The configuration process does not require manual participation, which greatly simplifies the configuration of the home gateway. Loading process.

One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that all or a portion of the steps of the above-described embodiments can be implemented using a computer program flow, which can be stored in a computer readable storage medium, such as on a corresponding hardware platform (eg, The system, device, device, device, etc. are executed, and when executed, include one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments.

Alternatively, all or part of the steps of the above embodiments may also be implemented by using an integrated circuit. These steps may be separately fabricated into individual integrated circuit modules, or multiple modules or steps may be fabricated into a single integrated circuit module. achieve.

The devices/function modules/functional units in the above embodiments may be implemented by a general-purpose computing device, which may be centralized on a single computing device or distributed over a network of multiple computing devices.

When the device/function module/functional unit in the above embodiment is implemented in the form of a software function module and sold or used as a stand-alone product, it can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. The above mentioned computer readable storage medium may be a read only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disk or the like.

Industrial applicability

The embodiment of the invention simplifies the configuration and management of the home gateway, achieves the effect that the user can configure itself, simplifies the process of loading and maintaining the service, can realize the standardization and generalization of the home gateway, saves the cost of the installation and the device, and improves the equipment. Utilization, saving resources and facilitating user choice.

Claims (11)

A method of managing a home gateway, comprising: The near field communication NFC storage device acquires and stores service configuration information; The home gateway communicates with the NFC storage device, and reads the service configuration information to perform service configuration or update. The method of claim 1, wherein the type of the NFC storage device comprises: an NFC memory card, a mobile terminal supporting an NFC function and capable of simulating an NFC memory card. The method of claim 1, wherein the home gateway reads the service configuration information and performs service configuration, including: After the service gateway reads the service configuration information, it checks whether the service type corresponding to the service configuration information matches the service type supported by the service, and if yes, performs service configuration according to the read service configuration information. An NFC storage device, comprising: The information acquisition module is configured to: acquire and store service configuration information; The communication module is configured to: communicate with the home gateway, so that the home gateway reads the service configuration information for service configuration or update. A home gateway that includes: The NFC function module is configured to: communicate with the NFC storage device, and read service configuration information stored by the NFC storage device; The configuration management module is configured to: perform service configuration or update by using the service configuration information read by the NFC function module. The home gateway according to claim 5, wherein the configuration management module is configured to: detect whether the service type corresponding to the service configuration information matches a service type supported by the home gateway, and when matched, according to the Service configuration information for service configuration. A system for managing a home gateway, comprising: The service management support system is configured to: open or update a service for the user, and send the opened or updated service configuration information to the NFC storage device; The NFC storage device is configured to: receive and store service configuration information sent by the service management support system; The home gateway is configured to: communicate with the NFC storage device, read the service configuration information, and perform service configuration or update. The system of claim 7, wherein the service management support system is configured to: write the service configuration information into the NFC storage device by accessing the NFC storage device into the service management support system; or Transmitting service configuration information to the NFC storage device by wireless communication. The system of claim 7, wherein the type of the NFC storage device comprises: an NFC memory card, a mobile terminal supporting an NFC function and capable of simulating an NFC memory card. The system of claim 7, wherein the home gateway is configured to: after reading the service configuration information, detecting whether the service type corresponding to the service configuration information matches the service type supported by itself, and if yes, according to Read the service configuration information for service configuration. A computer readable storage medium storing computer executable instructions for performing the method of any of claims 1-3.

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