Projector, network system including projector, and method of controlling projector on network system

A method of controlling a projector on a network system;

• said network system comprising at least one projector and at least one computer;
• each projector including an optical engine which projects an image based on a video signal, a circuit section which controls operation of said optical engine, a network interface through which said circuit section communicates with said at least one computer, and a monitor section which monitors operating status of said optical engine, said circuit section, and said network interface;
• said method comprising:
• selecting one or more of at least one projector by said at least one computer;
• and
• transmitting abnormality notification data from said monitor section of said selected projector to said at least one computer, when detecting abnormality of the selected projector.

A method of controlling a projector on a network system;

• said network system comprising at least one projector and at least one computer;
• each projector including an optical engine which projects an image based on a video signal, a circuit section which controls operation of said optical engine, a network interface through which said circuit section communicates with said at least one computer, and a monitor section which monitors operating status of said optical engine, said circuit section, and said network interface;
• said method comprising:
• selecting one or more of at least one projector by said at least one computer;
• transmitting a control command from said at least one computer to said selected projector;
• receiving the control command by said selected projector;
• and
• allowing said selected projector to operate in accordance with the control command.