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Method and apparatus for controlling an intelligent device through an instant messaging protocol over a communication network

  • US 20030078979A1
  • Filed: 10/22/2001
  • Published: 04/24/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/22/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for controlling an intelligent device through an Instant Messaging (IM) protocol over a communication network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • coupling the intelligent device having a first IM client to a control station having a second IM client using the communication network;

    adding the intelligent device to an IM “

    buddy”

    list in the control station; and

    controlling the intelligent device from the control station by sending the intelligent device an instant message from the control station, the instant message comprising a command.

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