User Interface For Multi-Device Control
First Claim
1. A graphical user interface, comprising:
- a first set of control objects, wherein the control objects are associated with system components within a controlled environment; and
a component control interface configured to present control options for a selected system component,wherein activation of a control object from the first set denotes the selected system component and populates the graphical user interface with the control options, andwherein each control option is associated with a sequence of commands that, when executed, sends instructions to control the operations or functions of the selected system component.
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Abstract
A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of system components connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The system components include audio/visual components (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). A portable controller allows a user to access and control the system components from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The portable controller includes a user and management interface that contains customized control screens for the system components. The control screens are stored in a hierarchical architecture that is searchable by region or component type.
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1 Claim
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1. A graphical user interface, comprising:
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a first set of control objects, wherein the control objects are associated with system components within a controlled environment; and a component control interface configured to present control options for a selected system component, wherein activation of a control object from the first set denotes the selected system component and populates the graphical user interface with the control options, and wherein each control option is associated with a sequence of commands that, when executed, sends instructions to control the operations or functions of the selected system component.
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