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US 2004/0001095 A1Published application
Method and apparatus for universal device management
OwnerTodd Marquesinventor
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A method and apparatus for universal device management using in its preferred embodiment, a software-based process that enables devices such as PDA's and mobile phones to discover, monitor, and control electronic devices in diverse applications such home entertainment, mobile computing, automotive systems, data networking, and household and office automation. The system comprises a user interface residing typically on a handheld device, a lightweight embedded agent that runs on all managed devices, and a wireless communication infrastructure that allows wireless communication between the interface and all devices, regardless of device type or manufacturer. The user interface provides users with a common look-and-feel for managing all devices.
A method for monitoring devices, the method comprising:
A method for monitoring and controlling devices, the method comprising:
A method for monitoring and controlling devices, the method comprising:
A system for monitoring and controlling devices, the system comprising:
A method for monitoring devices, the method comprising:
A method for monitoring and controlling devices, the method comprising:
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