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System and method for facilitating communication between a computing device and multiple categories of media devices

US7673020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2003
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/40
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system are provided for controlling multiple types of media devices. The method and system also facilitate communication between a computing device and one of a plurality of types of media devices. The system includes device retrieval modules controlled by the computing device for retrieving information from a group of device data sets controlled by the media device. The device data sets including a device information data set that includes a set of properties specific the type of media device. The computing device also includes object retrieval tools for retrieving object information from a group of object data sets stored on the media device and control command modules controlling objects on the media device.

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