摘要 |
<p>In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for performing home networking media transport negotiation by a control point in a home network is provided. The method comprises the steps of issuing a browse command on a content directory service in the home network to locate a custom resource element; and issuing an action to a media renderer in the home network to set the location of a media server which provides an item, wherein the issuing step includes passing item metadata stored in the custom resource element, thus enabling the media renderer to negotiate directly with the media server while conveying detailed information on the capabilities of the media renderer.</p> |