Interactive video distribution systems – Local video distribution system – Multiunit or multiroom structure
Reexamination Certificate
2004-07-01
2010-10-26
Koenig, Andrew Y (Department: 2423)
Interactive video distribution systems
Local video distribution system
Multiunit or multiroom structure
C710S002000, C709S245000, C709S249000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07823178
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the field of home networks, in particular the connection of two home networks of different types via a gateway. The network devices in the network of the first type are also intended to be able to control the network devices in the network of the second type, and vice versa. In the context of realizing control message conversions, the problem has arisen that, although direct conversions into the format of the other network are possible for many control messages, in some cases there is no correspondence for a control message in the device to be controlled. In order to convert such control messages, it is proposed to provide means in the network connection unit which check whether a data connection to a further network device is set up for the device to be controlled and, if the further network device has this device functionality, the conversion is effected such that the control message is converted into a corresponding control message for the further network device and is forwarded to the further network device.
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Search Report Dated Oct. 14, 2004.
Bantamoi Anthony
Koenig Andrew Y
Opalach Joseph J.
Schaefer Jerome G.
Shedd Robert D.
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