Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Presentation processing of document – Integration of diverse media
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-30
2010-11-09
Bashore, William L (Department: 2178)
Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i
Presentation processing of document
Integration of diverse media
C715S202000, C715S203000, C715S205000, C715S234000, C715S273000, C709S217000, C709S218000, C709S219000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07831899
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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