Method and apparatus for a flexible peripheral access router

Details Method and apparatus for a flexible peripheral access router Method and apparatus for a flexible peripheral access router

2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Jain, Raj K (Department: 2472)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Combined circuit switching and packet switching

Reexamination Certificate

active

07873028

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for a local area network router, that allows communication between a number of remotely located users, and a plurality of peripheral devices connected to the local area network router. Users may access the local area network using wireless devices or the Internet. The peripheral devices, which may include a wide variety of multi-media storage, playback, printing, or other functions, are connected to the router via local interfaces, which communicate with the peripheral devices via established protocols. Each of the peripheral devices is provided with an IP address, which facilitates direct communication of the users with the peripheral devices and permits direct communication with the devices over the Internet. Data packets destined for the IP address of a peripheral device are router through the local interface, which converts the data utilizing compatible communication protocols for the target peripheral device.

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