Method and apparatus for controlling a public device

摘要

Provided are a method and apparatus for controlling a public device that provides services that are shared by a plurality of users. The plurality of users may control an operation of the public device in order to provide a public service desired by the users.

主权项

1. An apparatus configured to control at least one shared public device that provides a shared public service, the apparatus comprising:
a receiver configured to receive, from user terminals, pieces of information for controlling an operation of the at least one shared public device, corresponding to a requested public service from the terminals; a data stream generator configured to integrate the pieces of information for controlling an operation of the at least one shared public device, and for generating the information in the form of a data stream; a determination unit configured to analyze the information in the form of the data stream generated by the data stream generator and to determine final control information that is used to control an operation of the at least one shared public device, in consideration of priority and/or a frequency; and a transmitter configured to transmit the final control information to the at least one shared public device.