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WO2005011227A1 - Configuration d'un peripherique reseau - Google Patents

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WO2005011227A1
WO2005011227A1 PCT/IB2004/002389 IB2004002389W WO2005011227A1 WO 2005011227 A1 WO2005011227 A1 WO 2005011227A1 IB 2004002389 W IB2004002389 W IB 2004002389W WO 2005011227 A1 WO2005011227 A1 WO 2005011227A1
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Ramon De La Fuente
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Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L41/00—Arrangements for maintenance, administration or management of data switching networks, e.g. of packet switching networks
    • H04L41/08—Configuration management of networks or network elements
    • H04L41/0803—Configuration setting
    • H04L41/084—Configuration by using pre-existing information, e.g. using templates or copying from other elements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L69/00—Network arrangements, protocols or services independent of the application payload and not provided for in the other groups of this subclass

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  • the invention relates to a method for configuring network equipment especially, but not exclusively, consumer electronics (CE) and home network apparatus.
  • the invention further relates to a configurable network device, especially but not exclusively, to a broadband modem.
  • a network relies on the interoperability of the apparatus making up the network.
  • a new apparatus that is to be added to the network may need to be configured so as to be able to interact with the network.
  • Network-enabled equipment is pervading the CE market at an increasingly higher pace.
  • assistance is provided by a help-desk of, e.g., service provider or manufacturer. This, however, is a relatively expensive and time-consuming service.
  • consumers have come to expect a minimum of hassle when it comes to use of CE equipment. Hot plug-and-play is preferred, but cannot always be attained.
  • the consumer enters his/her preferences in a specific interactive Web page through a suitable user-interface of an Internet-enabled device such as a PC or set-top box or digital cell phone.
  • the application server generates the control data based on the preferences entered and downloads the control data to the CE equipment itself or to the Internet-enabled device.
  • Another approach is discussed in U.S. ser. no. 10/034,664 (attorney docket US 018213) filed 12/28/01 for Paul Chambers for METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY CONFIGURE NETWORK ROUTING DEVICE, published as International Application WO03056759 and incorporated herein by reference. This document relates to a home network with a data processing device and a network access device for access to an external network.
  • Configuration is done as follows. The communication between the data processing device and the access device is monitored. Then, information is extracted from the communication about protocols and external network addresses. The home network can then be configured automatically based on the information extracted. Yet another manner is described in U.S. patent application publication no. 20020004935, incorporated herein by reference. This document mentions, among other things, providing the configuration file of a DSL-modem on a disk or CD-ROM. The automated system retrieves the configuration file from the disk or CD-ROM, and then uses the configuration file to configure the subscriber's DSL modem.
  • broadband configuration information is provided stored in a token (e.g., an RFID tag) by the broadband operator.
  • the token allows setting up the broadband modem without the use of a PC.
  • a reader and data processor in the modem apparatus are provided for reading the token's information and configuring the modem apparatus accordingly.
  • the invention provides the following advantages. There is no manual configuring needed of the modem and broadband connection. A PC is not required to configure the modem and broadband connection. This may open up business models for broadband consumer electronics devices. Further, the automatic configuration can be carried out instantly, as soon as the user has connected the equipment.
  • a method for configuring a network device to operate with a specific one of multiple network environments comprising: - providing a token comprising data for configuring a network device to operate with a specific one of multiple network environments; - reading the data in the token; and - configuring the network device in dependence on the read data.
  • the token stores the data and communicates this data directly to the device.
  • the device and the token communicate in a contactless, i.e., wireless, fashion, using, e.g., radio-frequency (RF) or infrared (IR) communication.
  • RF radio-frequency
  • IR infrared
  • the device and token communicate in a wired manner requiring electric contact between the two.
  • the network device to be configured comprises a network interface such as a broadband modem or a router.
  • the network device to be configured comprises a CE product for enrolment with an existing home network, configuration data for the product being provided to the token by an entity of the existing network, for example a residential gateway.
  • a network device configured to operate with a specific one of multiple network environments, the device comprising: - a reader operable to read a token comprising data for configuring a network device to operate with a specific one of multiple network environments; and - a data processor operable to: o receive the read data; and o configure the network device in dependence on the read data.
  • the reader is designed to communicate with the token in wireless fashion using, e.g., RF or IR.
  • the device comprises a network interface such as a modem, a router or a dongle.
  • a token for configuring a network device comprising: - a memory operable to store data for configuring a network device; - a communicator operable to communicate with the network device; and - a processor operable to control communication with the network device.
  • the token comprises a communicator for communicating with the device in a wireless fashion such as using RF or IR or a wired manner.
  • An example of such a token is based on the contactless smart-card technology of Royal Philips Electronics.
  • a token used for identification purposes within such technology is commonly referred to as an RFID (RF identifier) tag.
  • the invention thus provides a simple and user-friendly manner to configure a network device, i.e., a device that is to be configured for use on a data network.
  • Fig.1 is a block diagram of a system in the invention
  • Fig.2 is a flow diagram of a method in the invention
  • Fig.3 is a block diagram giving details of components in the system of Fig.1 Throughout the figures, same reference numerals indicate similar or corresponding features.
  • ISP Internet Service Provider
  • the user must know a number of parameters beforehand that are typically provided by the ISP using email or a CD-ROM by ordinary mail.
  • the parameters are then used to configure a modem.
  • the parameters are manually programmed into the modem with the use of a computer.
  • the parameters could be programmed into the computer, which is connected to the modem, if the modem does not have the capability to store these parameters.
  • the following parameters or configuration information need to be known for establishing a connection: a login / username; a password; a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client activation.
  • DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • Fig.1 is a block diagram of a system 100 in the invention.
  • System 100 comprises a broadband modem 102 (or a broadband modem functionality 102 as, e.g., in a software implementation) to be configured for communication via a broadband connection 104 to an ISP 106 in order to get access to, e.g., the Internet.
  • a broadband modem 102 or a broadband modem functionality 102 as, e.g., in a software implementation
  • Modem 102 is equipped with the necessary hardware and software for establishing and terminating connection 104 to ISP 106.
  • Connection 104 typically comprises a DSL or cable connection, but other media are possible such as Ethernet or satellite.
  • system 100 comprises a router 108 and a wireless access point (WAP) 110.
  • Modem DSL, cable, etc.
  • WAP wireless access point
  • Modem 102, router 108 and WAP 110 serve to enable apparatus 112 to receive, or receive and transmit, data via, here, the Internet.
  • Apparatus comprises, e.g., a PC, a set-top box or another CE apparatus with a Ul for rendering data received via connection 104.
  • Modem 102 is configured as follows.
  • ISP 106 or another party supplies a token 114 that stores data for configuring modem 102.
  • Modem 102 has a compatible reader 116, or can be connected to one, so as to be able to offload the data from token 114 to modem 102.
  • Modem 102 typically has a data processor 118 that processes the data obtained from token 114 for configuring modem 102 to have it operating with the network environment provided by ISP 106.
  • Other service providers 120 and 122 may provide tokens 124 and 126, respectively, for configuring modem 102 according to their network and protocol specifications.
  • Token 114 may interact in a wired manner with reader 116 or in a wireless fashion using, e.g., RF.
  • token 114 is, e.g., passive and gets powered through an RF signal from reader 1 16 to transmit the required data.
  • the token may be a self contained physical device or be contained within a host product, for example a mobile telephone comprising an RFID tag.
  • Fig.2 is a diagram of a method 200 of the invention.
  • the user of system 100 submits a request to service provider 106 for subscribing to the service provided.
  • service provider 106 prepares token 114 and sends that to the user.
  • the user having received token 114 lets it communicate with reader 116.
  • Fig.3 is a block diagram of token 114 and modem 102 to illustrate the configuration using RF communication.
  • RF technologies for wireless communication between device 102 and token 114 are NFC (Near- Field Communication, a technology jointly developed by Royal Philips Electronics and Sony), Bluetooth, and HomeRF.
  • NFC is a low-cost peer-to- peer (P2P) connectivity technology based on RF ID that enables automatic set up of secure PAN/LAN connections. It uses short-wave radio technology, and has a transfer speed of up to 212 kb/s, making it a viable alternative to Bluetooth.
  • P2P peer-to- peer
  • Token 114 comprises a memory 304, e.g., a non-volatile solid-state memory, with configuration data. Token 114 further comprises an antenna 302 for RF data transmission.
  • Modem 102 comprises reader 116 with a transceiver 306, processor 118, and a memory 308. Operation is as follows.
  • the user activates reader 116, e.g., by sliding or otherwise activating a switch (not shown).
  • This temporary activation under user control avoids that reader 116 is active all the time.
  • An antenna 302 in token 114 picks up the electromagnetic field emitted by reader 116 and thus powers the onboard circuitry of token 114 inductively.
  • Token 114 then initiates a dialog using a predetermined protocol in order to start the exchange of data stored in a memory 304, under control of a processor 310.
  • Memory 304 and processor 310 are powered by the electromagnetic field picked up by antenna 302.
  • the data exchange may use an authentication step to ensure secure data transmission.
  • Reader 116 interprets the data received from token 114.
  • the data may comprise executable code.
  • the data comprises a Java applet that is downloaded from token 114 to modem 102 to effect the configuration.
  • processor 118 either programmed in advance to carry out the configuration of modem 102 or processing the Java applet, the configuration data is written to a memory 308.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de configurer un périphérique réseau pour qu'il fonctionne avec un environnement réseau spécifique parmi une pluralité d'environnements réseau. Ce procédé consiste à doter un jeton d'informations représentatives de données permettant de configurer le périphérique; et à laisser ledit périphérique se configurer lui-même à l'aide de ces données.
PCT/IB2004/002389 2003-07-28 2004-07-22 Configuration d'un peripherique reseau WO2005011227A1 (fr)

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EP1107624A2 (fr) * 1999-12-03 2001-06-13 Command Audio Corporation Modification sans fil du logiciel et des paramètres de configuration pour appareils mobiles électroniques
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