Control method and control equipment

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2007-12-11

2011-10-04

Lonsberry, Hunter (Department: 2421)

Interactive video distribution systems

Local video distribution system

Multiunit or multiroom structure

C725S059000, C725S141000

Reexamination Certificate

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08032912

ABSTRACT:
In order to easily download a program obtained from the outside onto a connected device while a device on which a program is to be downloaded is being properly selected, when a second device connected to a first device is controlled by executing a first program inputted to the first device from the outside and a second program prepared beforehand in the first device, the most desirable device is selected as the second device by executing the second program and the first program is executed by using information on the selected device.

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