Apparatus and method for improved device interoperability

Details Apparatus and method for improved device interoperability Apparatus and method for improved device interoperability

2001-05-11

2010-02-09

Tran, Trang U (Department: 2622)

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C348S734000, C348S569000

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07659940

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for controlling a plurality of electronic devices, such as consumer electronic devices, or the like, via a digital bus. In particular, the present invention provides for improved interoperability of such devices over the digital bus. In one embodiment, the present invention transfers identifying information from a peripheral device to a display device during a discovery mode for providing a device selection screen having a plurality of device icons displayed thereon. The device icons are generated by the display, or controlling device, in response to identifying information, such as keywords stored in a configuration ROM of the peripheral device.

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