Method and apparatus for a home network auto-tree builder

Details Method and apparatus for a home network auto-tree builder Method and apparatus for a home network auto-tree builder

2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Bashore, William (Department: 2176)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Presentation processing of document

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C715S252000, C709S217000, C709S218000, C709S219000

Reexamination Certificate

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10797738

ABSTRACT:
A method and system is provided for detecting, commanding and controlling diverse home devices currently connected to a home network. An interface is provided for accessing the home devices that are currently connected to a home network. According to the method, a device link file is generated, wherein the device link file identifies home devices that are currently connected to the home network. A device link page is created, wherein the device link page contains a device button that is associated with each home device that is identified in the device link file. A hyper-text link is associated with each device button, wherein the hyper-text link provides a link to an HTML page that is contained on the home device that is associated with the device button, and the device link page is displayed on a browser based home device.

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