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Method and apparatus for controlling controlled device included in network

  • US 9,417,792 B2
  • Filed: 09/14/2009
  • Issued: 08/16/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling at least one controlled device via a control device by an external device outside a network including the control device and the controlled device, the method comprising:

  • receiving, at the external device, a control request for controlling the controlled device from the control device;

    transmitting, by the external device, a message for accepting the control request to the control device;

    receiving, at the external device, an identifier for identifying the controlled device from the control device, the identifier being selected among a controlled device list displayed on the control device;

    displaying the received identifier on the external device; and

    selectively controlling, by the external device, the controlled device via the control device based on an input on the received identifier.

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