PROGRAMMABLE MULTIMEDIA CONTROLLER WITH PROGRAMMABLE SERVICES

摘要

An integrated multimedia, entertainment, communications and control system. The system is based on a general purpose computer and is capable of interfacing with, controlling or managing a wide variety of audio, video, telecommunications, data com¬ munications or other devices. The system includes a programming environment for cre¬ ating services or user experiences that may incorporate features or functionalities of sev¬ eral devices that are conventionally operated as separate, standalone devices.