Patent ID: 11108650

Abstract:
A system for providing local and remote access to an I/O device includes a hardware device having a microprocessor, an I/O interface, a LAN interface, and a WAN interface. The microprocessor is configured to coordinate the I/O interface, the LAN interface, and the WAN interface. The hardware device is configured to provide plug-and-play functionality with respect to an I/O device in communication with the hardware device via the I/O interface. A cloud server is in electronic communication with the hardware via the LAN interface. A first client device is in electronic communication with the cloud server and configured to access the hardware device therethrough. A second client device is in electronic communication with the hardware device via the WAN interface. A user of the system can access, control, and/or monitor the I/O device via the hardware device upon accessing the hardware device using the first or second client device.