Controlling settings and attributes related to operation of devices in a network

This invention describes a system for controlling network-connected devices, like smart home appliances, using a computer or phone. It generates a screen displaying interactive controls that show current settings and allow users to adjust them. When a setting is changed on the screen, the computer sends the new value to the device, which then operates accordingly, and the screen updates to reflect the change.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread adoption of standardized IoT protocols and mature smart home ecosystems. The invention's modular approach to generating device-specific interfaces is now more practical and essential for managing the diverse range of connected devices.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSoftware logic, network protocols, device integration

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