System and method for plug and play between host and client
US8078732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4413
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A host client plug-and-play system and method capable of controlling a client at the same time that the client is connected to a host through wired/wireless communication means are provided. The host client plug-and-play method in a host client communication system where at least one client is controlled by at least one host, includes: (a) a step of performing device connection between the client and the host; (b) a step of performing communication compatible operation step between the client and the host; (c) a step where the host receives a device driver and control software for allowing the host to identify and control the client; (d) a step where the host installs the received device driver and control software; (e) a step of performing device identification and communication compatible operation between the host and the client by using the device deriver installed in the host; and (f) a step where the host controls the client by using the control software installed in the host.
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