Patent ID: 6288716
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: G08C,H04L,H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for implementing command and control for home devices via a home network, the method comprising the steps of:connecting a first home device to the home network, wherein the first home device is capable of displaying user interface data;connecting a second home device to the home network, the second home device storing user interface data in a selected format that defines a user interface for commanding and controlling of the second home device;receiving the user interface data at the first home device via the home network from the second home device without requiring user input;displaying the user interface defined by the user interface data on the first home device;accepting user input from a user in response to the user interacting with the user interface displayed on the first home device; andcontrolling the second home device by sending control and command information from the first home device to the second home device based on the user input, the first home device and the second home device both being operational during the sending of the control and command information.