| 摘要 |
The present invention is a connectivity solution that integrates the electric and electronic-based objects in a home, office or other space into an integrated control, and monitoring, and computing network. The present invention comprises a server-like apparatus that mediates the control, monitoring, and computational functions. A user enters commands and receives information from a remote device that communicates with the server-like apparatus. The remote device functions both within the networked space (e.g., in and around the home or office), and from outside of it (via modem connection, the Internet, or some other type of external access). VCRs, TVs, home entertainment systems, kitchen appliances, light fixtures, pools, alarms systems, environmental controls, cameras, microphones, computers and weather stations are just some of the objects that can be controlled and monitored by the user from a Remote Device. The remote device presents the user with a powerful, easy-to-use interface environment that intuitively maps to the objects on the network. The present invention thus brings the user remote connectivity to things that are most important to the user and implements an automated, intelligent, seamlessly connected "home or office of the future".
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