Interactive video distribution systems – Local video distribution system – Multiunit or multiroom structure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Shang, Annan Q (Department: 2424)
Interactive video distribution systems
Local video distribution system
Multiunit or multiroom structure
C348S734000, C710S065000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07987489
ABSTRACT:
A legacy device bridge for use in a network, such as a wired or wireless residential network, is provided. The legacy device bridge performs protocol conversion to enable a network-attached entity that uses a packet-based communication protocol to communicate with and control legacy devices, such as consumer electronics, that rely exclusively on infrared (IR) or serial communication protocols. The legacy device bridge also performs a virtualization function that allows legacy devices to be advertised to the network as devices that comply with a packet-based discovery and control protocol, and to be controlled as such. The legacy device bridge is also adapted to probe, deduce and publish information relating to the state of a legacy device to other entities on the network.
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Krzyzanowski Paul
Lin Wayzen
Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C.
OpenPeak Inc.
Shang Annan Q
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