Method and apparatus for unified control of multiple devices

Details Method and apparatus for unified control of multiple devices Method and apparatus for unified control of multiple devices

2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Pham, Thomas (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Having operator control interface

C700S017000, C700S086000, C700S087000, C709S218000, C709S249000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07127305

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus to control any one of a plurality of devices. The method comprises, for each device of the plurality, receiving a definition language. The definition language including a command description to be associated with the device. The method further comprises accepting input from a user. The method further comprises generating one or more control signals for at least one of the devices of the plurality. The generating is to control the at least one of the devices according to the accepted input. The generating uses the definition language and the accepted input.

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