Method and apparatus for a home network auto-tree builder
First Claim
1. A method for providing an interface for accessing home devices that are currently connected to a home network, the method comprising the steps of:
- generating a device link file, wherein the device link file identifies home devices that are currently connected to the home network;
creating a device link page, wherein the device link page contains a device button that is associated with each home device that is identified in the device link file;
associating a hyper-text link with each device button, wherein the hyper-text link provides a link to an HTML page that is contained on the home device that is associated with the device button; and
displaying the device link page on a browser based home device.
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Abstract
A method and system is provided for detecting, commanding and controlling diverse home devices currently connected to a home network. An interface is provided for accessing the home devices that are currently connected to a home network. According to the method, a device link file is generated, wherein the device link file identifies home devices that are currently connected to the home network. A device link page is created, wherein the device link page contains a device button that is associated with each home device that is identified in the device link file. A hyper-text link is associated with each device button, wherein the hyper-text link provides a link to an HTML page that is contained on the home device that is associated with the device button, and the device link page is displayed on a browser based home device.
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8 Claims
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1. A method for providing an interface for accessing home devices that are currently connected to a home network, the method comprising the steps of:
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generating a device link file, wherein the device link file identifies home devices that are currently connected to the home network;
creating a device link page, wherein the device link page contains a device button that is associated with each home device that is identified in the device link file;
associating a hyper-text link with each device button, wherein the hyper-text link provides a link to an HTML page that is contained on the home device that is associated with the device button; and
displaying the device link page on a browser based home device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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