Patent ID: 6480586
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A system for electronically controlling remotely located devices, comprising:an appliance server, having means for receiving electronic signals, the appliance server having a first data modem, for sending Caller ID electronic signals by telephone line, and for sending other data electronic signals by telephone line, the appliance server having a first FAX modem, for sending FAX electronic signals by telephone line, the appliance server having a first memory for storing commands and settings, and the appliance server having a first microprocessor, for operating the appliance server, an appliance gateway, having a Caller ID modem, for receiving Caller ID electronic signals from the appliance server by telephone line, and for receiving Caller ID electronic signals from other sources by telephone line, the appliance gateway having a second data modem, for receiving electronic signals from the appliance server first data modem by telephone line, and for receiving other data electronic signals from the appliance server first data modem by telephone line, the appliance gateway having a second FAX modem, for receiving FAX electronic signals from the appliance server by telephone line, the appliance gateway having a second memory for storing commands and settings, and the appliance gateway having a second microprocessor, for operating the appliance gateway.