| 摘要 |
A home automation system using an infrared (IR)/radio frequency (RF) integration remote control module based on a network. At least one IR/RF integration remote control module ( 100 ) is disposed at a predetermined location of a home automation region. The IR/RF integration remote control module ( 100 ) with a wireless interface function integrates an RF modulation/reception/transmission function and an IR modulation/reception/transmission. A set-top box ( 200 ) is appropriately disposed so that it can carry out an interface function for controlling the IR/RF integration remote control module ( 100 ) and a wired/wireless Internet access function. The set-top box ( 200 ) receives various control commands over an Internet network using transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) and controls the IR/RF integration remote control module ( 100 ). Even though various pieces of equipment using the conventional IR reception/transmission scheme or a new electronic product equipped with an RF module is added to the home automation system using an RF modulation scheme, an automation operation and a bidirectional control operation based on the integrated IR and RF transmission scheme can be appropriately carried out. Thus, the home automation system and method can be cost-effectively and conveniently implemented. |
