System and method for facilitating communication between a computing device and multiple categories of media devices
US7673020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2026 |
Classification
- 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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