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Method and apparatus for a home network auto-tree builder

  • US 7,308,645 B2
  • Filed: 10/18/2005
  • Issued: 12/11/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/25/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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:

  • generating a device list file in an autonomous and dynamic manner, wherein the device list file identifies home devices that are currently connected to the home network;

    creating a device link page, wherein the device link page contains at least one graphical or textual representation of corresponding devices that are identified in the device list file;

    associating a hyper-text link with each device representation, wherein the hyper-text link provides a link to a web page that is contained in the device that is associated with the device representation; and

    displaying the device link page on a browser based device;

    wherein the step of generating a device list file further includes the steps of;

    autonomously detecting that a home device is currently connected to the home network;

    associating a logical device name with the home device; and

    storing the logical device name in the device list file.

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