Patent ID: 7685339
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A remote control system, comprising: a first host, for converting a first serial signal into a first network packet, and outputting the first network packet through a network; an adapter, connected to the network, for receiving the first network packet, and the adapter having a universal serial bus (USB), and converting the first network packet into a second serial signal complying with a USB format; and a peripheral device, having a USB, coupled to the USB of the adapter through the USB, for receiving the second serial signal; wherein the first host establishes a first network connection with the adapter through transmitting a communication request to the adapter, waiting for the adapter to determine whether to allow the first host to use the peripheral device, and receiving a response message transmitted from the adapter to the first host in response to the adapter determining to allow the first host to use the peripheral device.