Home network, browser based, command and control
US6198479A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/97
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for commanding and controlling diverse home devices on a home network to perform a service is provided. According to the method, a client device that is capable of displaying a user interface is connected to a home network. A software agent is executed on the client device to cause a user interface to be displayed on the client device. First and second home devices connected to the home network are selected from the user interface, and control and command data are sent from the client device to the first and second home devices to cause these devices to communicate with each other to perform the service.
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