Home automation system and method including remote media access
US10382510B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/60
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device includes a first interface, and a processor. The first interface connects to a wide area network and communicates with a first electronic device via the wide area network. The processor is configured to initiate transmission of a request while the processor is disconnected from a local area network. The processor is configured to initiate transmission of a second request to a second electronic device via the first interface. The second electronic device is located in a facility remote to the residential gateway. The processor is further configured to receive media content sent from the second electronic device responsive to the second request.
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