System and method for accessing ubiquitous resources in an intelligent environment
First Claim
1. A method for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
- receiving information concerning a location of the wireless terminal; and
transmitting for display on the wireless terminal data associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with the access point and a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map.
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Abstract
A system and method for enabling a wireless terminal to access and operate ubiquitous devices (“UDs”), such as televisions, DVD players, etc. The system comprises a server coupled to access points and UDs via a LAN or a WLAN. Each access point is associated with both a map of an associated area and an overlay indicating the location of the UDs within that area. In response to wireless terminal requests relayed by an access point, the server retrieves the map and overlay associated with the access point, and transmits that data to the terminal for display. Alternatively, a list of UDs may be transmitted. Selection of a UD from the display causes an image of the UD'"'"'s control panel to be displayed, from which the device may be remotely controlled by the user. A mechanism is also provided to permit users to display maps of areas other than the one in which the user is currently located to permit remote control of UDs in such areas.
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104 Claims
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1. A method for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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receiving information concerning a location of the wireless terminal; and
transmitting for display on the wireless terminal data associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with the access point and a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19)
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15. A method for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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receiving information concerning an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located; and
transmitting for display on the wireless terminal a list of ubiquitous devices associated with the access point.
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17. A method for enabling a user of a wireless terminal located within the operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:
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receiving a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point; and
transmitting an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second access point for display on the wireless terminal.
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20. A method for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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receiving information concerning a location of the wireless terminal;
transmitting for display on the wireless terminal data associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with the access point and a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
receiving an indication that a user of the terminal has selected the object representative of the ubiquitous device; and
transmitting information for use by the wireless terminal in allowing the user to control the ubiquitous device from the wireless terminal. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41)
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23. A method for enabling a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:
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receiving a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point;
transmitting an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point for display on the wireless terminal;
receiving an indication that a user of the wireless terminal has selected one of the ubiquitous devices; and
transmitting information for use by the wireless terminal in permitting the user to control the selected device from the wireless terminal.
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26. A method for a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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receiving data associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with the access point and a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device located in the area; and
displaying the map with the user-selectable object depicted on the map.
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38. A method for a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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receiving a list of ubiquitous devices associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located; and
displaying the list to the user.
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39. A method for a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:
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receiving an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second access point; and
displaying the identification of the ubiquitous device on a display of the wireless terminal.
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42. A method for a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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receiving data associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with the access point and a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
displaying the map with the user-selectable object depicted on the map;
selecting the object representative of the ubiquitous device;
receiving control information for use in controlling the ubiquitous device from the wireless terminal; and
generating a control command to control an operation of the ubiquitous device. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
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47. A method for a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:
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transmitting a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point;
receiving and displaying an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second access point;
selecting one of the ubiquitous devices from the display;
receiving control information for use in controlling the selected device; and
transmitting a control command to control an operation of the ubiquitous device while the user terminal is located in the first access point coverage area.
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53. A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
receive information concerning a location of the wireless terminal; and
transmit for display on the wireless terminal data associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with the access point and a user-selectable object representing a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 70, 71)
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67. A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
receive information concerning an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located; and
transmit for display on the wireless terminal a list of ubiquitous devices associated with the access point.
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69. A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal located within the operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:
a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
receive a request from the wireless terminal for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point; and
transmit an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second LAN access point for display on the wireless terminal.
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72. A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
receive information concerning a location of the wireless terminal;
transmit for display on the wireless terminal data associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with the access point and a user-selectable object representing a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
receive an indication that a user of the terminal has selected the object representative of the ubiquitous device; and
transmit information for use by the wireless terminal in allowing the user to control the ubiquitous device from the wireless terminal. - View Dependent Claims (73, 74)
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75. A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:
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a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
receive a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point;
transmit an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point for display on the wireless terminal;
receive an indication that a user of the wireless terminal has selected one of the ubiquitous devices; and
transmit information for use by the wireless terminal in permitting the user to control the selected device from the wireless terminal. - View Dependent Claims (76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89)
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78. A system for a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
receive data associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with the access point and a user-selectable object representing a ubiquitous device located in the area; and
display the map with the user-selectable object depicted on the map.
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90. A system for a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
receive a list of ubiquitous devices associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located; and
display the list to the user.
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91. A system for a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:
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a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
receive an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second access point; and
display the identification of the ubiquitous device on a display of the wireless terminal. - View Dependent Claims (92, 93)
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94. A system for a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:
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a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
receive data associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with the access point and a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
display the map with the user-selectable object depicted on the map;
select the object representative of the ubiquitous device;
receive control information for use in controlling the ubiquitous device from the wireless terminal; and
generate a control command to control an operation of the ubiquitous device. - View Dependent Claims (95, 96, 97, 98)
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99. A system for a user of a wireless terminal located within the operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:
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a memory device storing a program; and
a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to;
transmit a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point;
receive and display an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second access point;
select the ubiquitous device from the display;
receive control information for use in controlling the selected device; and
transmit a control command to control an operation of the ubiquitous device while the user terminal is located in the first access point coverage area. - View Dependent Claims (100, 101, 102, 103, 104)
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