MANAGING ACTIONS OF A NETWORK DEVICE THROUGH A MANUAL INFORMATION INPUT MODULE

摘要

A method and device for allowing users to manage policy(s) of the device through a manual information input module. The manual information input module is a physical interface which allows manipulation of the policy(s). The manual information input may include, but not limited to, a button a knob, a display panel, etc. Policy(s) are assigned to the manual information input module and the assigned policy(s) are executed by interacting with the manual information input module. The policy(s) of the device are stored in the computer readable storage medium and the policy(s) associated with the manual information input module are retrieved by the processor of the device from the computer readable storage medium of the device in order to execute the policy(s).

主权项

1. A method for executing at least one policy at a device comprising:
obtaining information from a manual information input module; determining whether to execute a policy corresponding to the obtained information; executing the corresponding policy if determined to execute the corresponding policy; wherein the manual information input module is mounted on the device; wherein the device is connected to at least one accessible network.