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Method for securely communicating remote control commands in a computer network

  • US 6,119,228 A
  • Filed: 08/22/1997
  • Issued: 09/12/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/22/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for securely broadcasting remote control commands in a computer network including at least one targeted network computer capable of responding to remote control commands from a network administrator computer or other network computer, the method comprising the steps of:

  • generating a remote control command;

    creating a digital signature of the remote control command;

    appending the digital signature to the remote control command to create a broadcast message; and

    communicating the broadcast message to at least one targeted network computer.

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