System and method for command transmission utilizing an email return path
US7020689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/22
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The system supports monitoring of receiver network status by providing an email return path for receiver status information. Remote locations provide access to an internet capable LAN, which the integrated receiver decoders use to send parameter information to the central server using the internet protocol. Unit status and parameter information is sent in a binary format using standard email protocols to transfer the data. The server translates the binary data and stores the receiver status, allowing the user to browse the latest status of any receiver which has sent back a report.
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