| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention discloses a network device which can access a home network system and perform network communication based on a predetermined protocol, by using a minimum number of resources of an embedded microcontroller The network device communicates with at least one electric device through a network. The network device adopts a protocol consisting of an application layer for processing a message for controlling or monitoring the electric device, a network layer for performing network connection to the electric device, a data link layer for accessing a shared transmission medium, and a physical layer for providing a physical interface with the electric device. The application layer further includes an application sublayer for performing a network management function or managing device information.</p> |
