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Virtual control panels using short-range communication

  • US 8,504,008 B1
  • Filed: 09/12/2012
  • Issued: 08/06/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • obtaining, by a computing device, first control information from a first identification device located remotely from a first target device, wherein the first control information is associated with the first target device;

    responsive to obtaining the first control information, displaying a control panel at a display, wherein the control panel comprises at least a first parameter that at least partially defines operation of the first target device;

    obtaining, by the computing device, second control information from a second identification device located remotely from a second target device, wherein the second control information is associated with the second target device;

    responsive to obtaining the second control information, updating the control panel to comprise at least a second parameter that at least partially defines operation of the second target device;

    receiving, by the computing device, an adjustment to at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter of the control panel; and

    responsive to receiving the adjustment, transmitting adjustment information to a receiver associated with at least one of the first target device and the second target device, wherein the adjustment information is representative of the adjustment.

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