Patent ID: 6032202
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
A method for providing device control and communication for a plurality of devices in a network, the method comprising the steps of:a) coupling a device to the network, the network having a first set of devices previously coupled thereto;b) querying the device to obtain a description of first level functions supported by the device;c) generating a first level control software module for the device based upon the description of first level functions;d) receiving pseudo code from the device which implements second level functions for the device;e) generating a second level control software module for the device using the pseudo code; andf) accessing the device via the first level control software module or the second level control software module to access the first level functions or the second level functions, respectively, such that communication and control of the device is provided by the first set of devices.