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Legacy device bridge for residential or non-residential networks

  • US 20040133704A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2003
  • Published: 07/08/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a consumer electronic device via a network that communicates information in accordance with a packet-based communication protocol, wherein the consumer electronic device is not adapted for communication in accordance with the packet-based communication protocol, comprising:

  • receiving a command from a device communicatively coupled to the network, wherein said command is formatted in accordance with the packet-based communication protocol;

    converting said command into a format suitable for communication with the consumer electronic device; and

    transmitting said converted command to the consumer electronic device.

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