METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF DEVICES CONNECTED TO A NETWORK

摘要

A method for controlling a plurality of devices is provided which comprises the steps of: connecting the devices to a network through a socket which comprises a network interface component and a device interface component; assigning an internet protocol (IP) address to each device; administering the functions of the network by means of a central network server; and providing controller means for controlling at least one of the devices; such that device control signals and device data signals can pass over the network. A system is also provided to implement the method. In addition, a socket and socket gang for connection of a device to a network, a device controller and methods for controlling devices connected to the network are provided.