A controller of the AV-type network and controlling method

摘要

An AV-type network is connected to an information-type network. A controller of the AV-type network controls apparatuses connected to the AV-type and information-type networks without requiring user's operation such as address setting. A network controller to control network apparatuses connected to an AV-type network and a network for electric appliances for consumer use is connected to an IP network. A control transfer unit is disposed in the network controller to control apparatuses connected to the networks from the IP network. The network controller on the IP network obtains function information of the network apparatuses including the control transfer unit to conduct a control operation to thereby control any apparatuses connected to the networks.