Method and system for remotely controlling an appliance using a personal digital assistant
US6507762B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C19/28
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for remotely controlling an appliance including a first wireless communication port is disclosed. In one aspect, the method and system provide a portable digital device for remotely controlling an appliance. The portable digital device includes a processor, a second wireless communication port coupled with the processor, and a control program for use by the processor. Upon a query provided from the second wireless communication port to the first wireless communication port, an interface residing on the appliance is provided from the appliance to the portable digital device. This allows the control program to control the appliance using the interface. In another aspect, the method and system include providing the interface residing on the appliance. The interface is capable of being uploaded to a portable digital device including a processor, a control program, and a second wireless communication port. In another aspect, the method and system include providing a command from the second wireless communication port of the portable digital device to the first wireless communication port of the appliance, executing the command using the appliance, and providing a res…
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