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Network architecture for internet appliances

  • US 20020165953A1
  • Filed: 05/01/2001
  • Published: 11/07/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for monitoring and controlling a plurality of appliances, said system comprising:

  • access means providing said appliances with internet connectivity; and

    at least one central server located on the internet, through which all data from said appliances and users of said system passes;

    wherein said system is capable of allowing any said user to simultaneously communicate with a plurality of said appliances in real-time; and

    capable of allowing a plurality of said users to simultaneously communicate with any particular said appliance in real-time; and

    capable of allowing any said appliance to communicate with a plurality of other said appliances simultaneously and in real-time.

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