System and method for accessing ubiquitous resources in an intelligent environment

A method for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:

• receiving information concerning a location of the wireless terminal;
• determining data for display on the wireless terminal based upon a location of the wireless terminal, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located and a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
• transmitting the data to the wireless terminal;
• receiving an indication that a user of the terminal has selected the object representative of the ubiquitous device;
• and
• transmitting information for use by the wireless terminal in allowing the user to control the ubiquitous device from the wireless terminal.

A method for enabling a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:

• receiving a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point;
• transmitting an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point for display on the wireless terminal;
• receiving an indication that a user of the wireless terminal has selected one of the ubiquitous devices;
• and
• transmitting information for use by the wireless terminal in permitting the user to control the selected device from the wireless terminal.

A method for a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:

• transmitting a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with a second access point, wherein the request includes an identifier of the second access point:
• receiving an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second access point;
• and
• displaying the identification of the ubiquitous device on a display of the wireless terminal.

A method for a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:

• receiving, at the wireless terminal over a wireless connection, data determined for presentation on a display associated with the wireless terminal based upon a location of the wireless terminal, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located and a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
• displaying, on the display, the map with the user-selectable object depicted on the map;
• selecting the object representative of the ubiquitous device;
• receiving control information for use in controlling the ubiquitous device from the wireless terminal;
• and
• generating a control command to control an operation of the ubiquitous device.

A method for a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:

• transmitting a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point;
• receiving and displaying an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second access point;
• selecting one of the ubiquitous devices from the display;
• receiving control information for use in controlling the selected device;
• and
• transmitting a control command to control an operation of the ubiquitous device while the user terminal is located in the first access point coverage area.

A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and
• a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• receive information concerning a location of the wireless terminal;
• determine data for display on the wireless terminal based upon a location of the wireless terminal, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located and a user-selectable object representing a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
• and
• transmit the data to the wireless terminal.

A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and
• a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• receive information concerning an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located;
• and
• transmit for display on the wireless terminal a list of ubiquitous devices associated with the access point.

A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal located within the operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• receive a request from the wireless terminal for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point;
• and
• transmit an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second LAN access point for display on the wireless terminal.

A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and
• a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• receive information concerning a location of the wireless terminal;
• determine data for display on the wireless terminal based upon a location of the wireless terminal, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located and a user-selectable object representing a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
• transmit the data to the wireless terminal;
• receive an indication that a user of the terminal has selected the object representative of the ubiquitous device;
• and
• transmit information for use by the wireless terminal in allowing the user to control the ubiquitous device from the wireless terminal.

A system for enabling a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and
• a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• receive a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point;
• transmit an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point for display on the wireless terminal;
• receive an indication that a user of the wireless terminal has selected one of the ubiquitous devices;
• and
• transmit information for use by the wireless terminal in permitting the user to control the selected device from the wireless terminal.

A system for a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and
• a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• receive, over a wireless connection, data determined for presentation on a display associated with the wireless terminal based on a location of the wireless terminal, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located and a user-selectable object representing a ubiquitous device located in the area;
• and
• display, on the display, the map with the user-selectable object depicted on the map.

A system for a user of a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and
• a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• receive a list of ubiquitous devices associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located;
• and
• display the list to the user.

A system for a user of a wireless terminal located within an operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and
• a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• transmit a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with a second access point, wherein the request includes an identifier of the second access point;
• receive an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second access point;
• and
• display the identification of the ubiquitous device on a display of the wireless terminal.

A system for a wireless terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and
• a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• receive, over a wireless connection, data determined for presentation on a display associated with the wireless terminal based upon a location of the terminal, wherein the data includes a map representative of an area associated with an access point within whose operating range the wireless terminal is located and a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
• display, on the display, the map with the user-selectable object depicted on the map;
• select the object representative of the ubiquitous device;
• receive control information for use in controlling the ubiquitous device from the wireless terminal;
• and
• generate a control command to control an operation of the ubiquitous device.

A system for a user of a wireless terminal located within the operating range of a first access point to control a ubiquitous device associated with a second access point, comprising:

• a memory device storing a program;
• and
• a processor in communication with the memory device, the processor operative with the program to:
• transmit a request for an identification of ubiquitous devices associated with the second access point;
• receive and display an identification of a ubiquitous device associated with the second access point;
• select the ubiquitous device from the display;
• receive control information for use in controlling the selected device;
• and
• transmit a control command to control an operation of the ubiquitous device while the user terminal is located in the first access point coverage area.

A method for enabling a mobile terminal to control a ubiquitous device, comprising:

• receiving information concerning an access point within whose operating range the mobile terminal is located;
• determining a map representative of an area associated with the access point including a user-selectable object representative of a ubiquitous device from the area for display on the map;
• and
• transmitting the map including the user selectable object for delivery to, and display on, the mobile terminal over a wireless connection.