Computer system and method for supporting network-enabled devices
US7490175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/413
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method and system are provided for supporting hardware devices that are connected to the computer via a network. The existence of any hardware device connected on the network is detected in the method. Information descriptive of the connected device is then obtained, either from the device or from the user. Based upon the obtained information, a logical representation of the connected device is created. The driver for the detected device is then located and installed. From this point on, the network-connected hardware device appears to the computer in the same manner as a locally connected hardware device.
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