TW475123B - Upgrading of synergetic aspects of home networks - Google Patents

Abstract

A server has access to an inventory of devices and capabilities on a user's home network. The inventory is for example a look-up service as provided by HAVi or Jini architecture. The server has also access to a data base with information of features for a network. The server determines if the synergy of the apparatus present on the user's network can be enhanced based on the listing of the inventory and on the user's profile. If there are features that are relevant to the synergy, based on these criteria, the user gets notified.

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Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 5. Description of the Invention (1) The present invention relates to a method for end users to customize a network, and in particular allows users to control their own consumer electronic devices configured on the local network. The development of the Internet has formed a trend in many major markets. These include the following phenomena. The Internet usage rate continues to grow. In 1998, the number of Internet users in the United States accounted for 30% of the US population, an increase of 75% over the previous year. As more users appear, the profile characteristics change significantly. The average user's income and education level today is lower than the average user 2 years ago. The access equipment is also changing. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) plan, the number of non-PC Internet-enabled devices will exceed the number of PC-enabled devices within 7 years. The data demand plan also shows that the growth rate of non-PC Internet-enabled devices at all levels will exceed the growth rate of PC sales between now and 2001. In addition, Internet-enabled devices must rely on the network to provide fresh and exciting services.

One example is Philips Magnavox's Web-TV, which supports exciting collaboration between traditional TV on one end and the Internet on the other.

The WebTV plus receiver of Philips Magnavox provides Webpip (pictured in the picture). Users can watch TV programs while staying connected to the Web, even if the TV does not have PIP capabilities. This allows people to watch TV without leaving the lobby sofa while checking e-mail. The receiver is accompanied by an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that allows users to receive text and video material with existing programs on the television system. EPG continues to exist. In addition, expand the user's ability to go online 'to integrate the performance of the WebTV cross-chain to provide immediate access to Web sites, just by clicking on the link chain embedded in a TV show or advertisement. For example, you can watch a TV space documentary and connect to a web site at the same time for additional information on the subject. Or, consumers want to buy a new car. 4- This paper size is suitable for financial standards (CNS) A4 (21Q x 297). ~ ------ 1 ^ ---- K ---- ^ --- 7 ------ (Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page .-- ✓ 475123 A7 B7 Printed by the Consumers' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs V. Invention Description (2 hours, you can click Links to web sites in TV commercials and immediately get more spot, optional attachments and agency information. Fast memory allows the software's touch bar upgrade capability on the board and downloads new applications from the Internet to ensure continuous development of Compatibility of technology remains the same. The price comes from the equipment of the network and network applications. The growth of the Internet into the ubiquitous media combined with the characteristics of personal computers and televisions will generate new products, with two types of PC and CE Functional, and has a third element called connectivity functionality. Examples of products with this feature, such as Philips Electronics' DXX8000. Network or interconnected products will replace the concept of separate independent products. This will produce two major results .The first result consumer The price is shifted from `` equipment-centric '' to `` functional-centric '' or `` job-centric ''. Good examples of this result are voicemail. Access to equipment becomes unimportant, and information systems The price is on the Internet. The second result is to emphasize that efforts to win consumer favor in the sales market will change. The increasing bandwidth of various device connections into the home, and the large amount of data made easy to access, a new focus of corporate efforts It is believed to be an interface with consumers. Local networks are another emerging trend in the consumer electronics (CE) and computer industries. Some new products wHAVi, home Αρι and Jini provide a way to connect home devices. HAVi has the interoperability of TVX / TV. Consumer Electronics Mouth Manufacturers Alliance, of which Philip Electronics, has begun to develop Αρι (Application Programming Interface) mental body for digital consumer electronics for home networking. Specifications to provide standards for the Jinxiang and film and television electronics and multimedia industries. The API specifies the conditions for manufacturing operating systems or applications The required formula -5- This paper size: 0 national standard (CNS) A4 specification (21G X 297 public love) ----------- * installed -----: ---- Order --- T ------ f Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 475123 A7 B7 3 V. Description of the invention (method. The local network is regarded as a decentralized computing platform. The main part of the standard The goal, such as the HAVi architecture, is to ensure that products from different manufacturers can interoperate, that is, to cooperate to complete application operations. HAVi has a functionality called,, and green, that is, to temporarily store the software description and services of the device in the HAVi network. . Watch API (another new product from Philips Electronics) is a set of (component object model) software services. The API allows window applications to search and control home devices in a protocol and network independent state. The type of device is an OLE automatic software object that uses features to expose the control of the device. The Home API requires that the device be temporarily stored with a retrieval service called a directory. This directory is a searchable inventory of existing software objects.

Sun Microsystems' Jini is a network technology device. Jini is a java-style software architecture used to assist network computers and devices. The device started by Jini broadcasts its presence when connected to the network. Network users who are ready to use the device can bypass the server or network manager and request the necessary software from the device. This architecture is built on top of the existing network. The network itself is already configured. Jini has a retrieval service to map the interface to display the functionality provided by a set of services that execute service objects. For detailed information on HAVi, COM technology, OLE automatic objects, Jini, or custom-made upgrades, please refer to the following patent documents incorporated herein by reference · HAVi architecture specifications (such as version 〇86), component object mode (COM) specifications (such as 'version 〇9'), Sun Mi's general outline of Mi architecture (including Java 2 specifications, etc.) and us serial number (lawyer case number PHA 23,492), application date 9/2/98, applicant's heart邛 ⑶Shteyn, display low data rate network on high data rate HAVi network-6-: 297 mm) ----------- install -------- order-*- ---- (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Employees 'Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by the Employees' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed π 475123 A7 _ B7 " US · Serial No. 09 / 165,682 (lawyer case number PHA 23,484), application date 10/2/98, applicant Yevgeniy Shteyn ,,, and control features mapped on the model-compatible Gui element " uS · Serial No. 09 / 107,525 (lawyer case number PHA 23,438), application date 6/30/98, applicants Yevgenyi Shteyn and Gregory G ewickey ,,, and multi-protocol system dynamic de-temporization of equipment // and 1 ^. serial number 09 / 160,490 (lawyer case number? 1 ^ 23,500) application date 9/25/98 'applicants Adrian Turner, Simon Pearce, David Eves and Allan Timms, Internet-enabled device customization upgrade based on user profile characteristics ". The inventors have learned that the CE equipment connected to home computers, WebTV, and the top box can determine not only the capabilities of the host but the capabilities of the entire regional network. Although the user's search service can talk, such as HAVi login, and home API directory, the software components combined with the C E device can access specific objects and system topology data in the regional network, and the type of connected device and external connectivity options . In this content, you can also refer to US serial number 09 / 133,622 (lawyer case number PHA 23,488), which was incorporated by way of reminder, application date 8/13/1998, applicant Lewrence Freeman, and regional network automatic configuration '' . This document is automatically set in the PC in the regional network in order to share resources that exist in each PC. The local services and resources of a PC login include other PC logins, and vice versa. Whether the hidden service or resource is remote or local. In the actual use of the network, the local, resource or service of PC can be addressed by remote PC, just like in the latter area. The local network of PC is automatically configured for this state. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ----------- ^ installed -------- order ----------- ^ 9— (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 475123 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs V. Invention Description (5) Considering the increase of Internet startup equipment and the widespread connection system The goal of the invention is to further strengthen Internet services, and another goal is to allow users of consumer electronic devices to benefit from the Internet under new circumstances. With these goals in mind, the present invention provides a method for end users to subscribe to a local or office network. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes: receiving a summary feature of the network; receiving a summary feature of the end-user; receiving information about the use of the personnel of Kushiro; depending on the project based on the summary feature of the network and / or the user Whether the summary features are related to the end user, and if the end user selection item of the ㈣1❹ option is installed on the network. Network summary features preferably include inventory, functionality, and capability inventory of existing equipment on the network; common features already used in equipment and components. Network summary features include, for example, fun block, favorite radio and TV programs and home entertainment, family and other preferences, geographic area or 211 > code, better time frame, and other information about end-user network additions It is supplied by CE software and hardware manufacturers, purchasers and general agents. In addition, supplementing, maintaining, or improving databases or vocabulary systems are also valued by independent companies, online miscellaneous or expert editors, and home entertainment enthusiasts. Email News Corps has its own focus on the database, which helps users understand what their devices can do. In other words, the present invention can tell the user to customize his / her own network by going through the network, " cooperation between mouth and hardware connection components, or by clarifying the possibility of using ^ in the network . Short communication channels are an important feature for terminal use, and effective, appropriate and convenient notifications. Internet members have been able to soft-fix households-installed: -----: order --------- (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Standard (CNS) A4 Specification (210 ^ 297 ^^ " V. Invention Description (6 B7 The Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs prints the equipment to receive e-mail notifications', the supplier's homepage for personal data. The corpse connection service is used in this article to `` end-user network pairs ''. In addition to the independent functions of the service, you can, but do not express, but not collect the user equipment components in an absolute case. To meaningfully use conversations: If the performance is related to the new software, the software can be automatically and installed on the user's local network ... Ready to download, including hardware components, the operation order will be completed. After receiving the full order, Ship to Di Duan Corps. The ideal method is ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,) The end-users may be installed via the Internet. Dry ..., your own needs or hopes, the technology used K liters, temples, placed new and exciting performance. Not all old-fashioned corpse water is far interested in performance that may enhance the functionality of the device. The establishment of the 'utility skeletal profile' feature is that the user logs in to his device in accordance with the notification service, Or it is caused automatically by the result of the conversation between the user and the cis-serving system, or it is caused by the combination of 2 items. The summary feature is used to select the technical month of interest. Under the same situation, the user maintains the recent development trend of his interest. Ben 1 clearly supports virtual recycling, because the design of the equipment needs to meet the needs of upgrading. The module method adds or deletes software or hardware as needed, which slows down the trend of rapid product obsolescence, but does not prevent it. After the manufacturing plant or the market, the organization continues to develop its business. According to the observations of the present invention, it is also found that the intelligence of the network belongs to the general environment, and / or the co-ordination is arranged to produce a meaningful cooperation result. In short, the above-mentioned sales promotion of the common road network And Zheng-9- National Standard (CNS) A4 Specification of this paper standard (2iq χ Guan Gongfa) 475123 Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (7) As the number increases, the number of hardware and software functionality and capabilities in the network also increases. The more useful components are, the higher the possibility of cooperating components is, because the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects. The present invention describes the situation in order to draw the user's attention to the fact that existing and newly developed technologies can be strengthened at the convenience of the user, the commonality of user equipment and the improvement of the use of the equipment, so that it is beneficial to the green environment. Example considered, local network Including PC, devices based on HAVi and home API concepts' and including intelligent universal programmable remote controllers, such as Pronto " of Philips Electronics. In addition, the local network is connected to the server via the Internet to maintain hardware accumulation Database and commercial software performance for consumer electronics and home automation equipment and services. Currently, there is information about the characteristics (equipment, capabilities, and functionality) of the local network, as well as information on various points in the local network system, and others: Information about the characteristics of the network that live in the following points: remote devices (because they have GUI and at least the control code of the Ir controllable part of the device), PC (the API configuration of the court has', directory and retrieval service), FAV in the HAVi part of the network has, 'login', and possibly a servo Device, if also used as above, US serial number 009/160 490 (lawyer case number pha 23,500), application date 9/25/98 applicant Adrien Turner and others, " Internet startup according to user profile characteristics Equipment self-made upgrades ". In this patent document, the server system maintains the user profile characteristics of special users of consumer electronic network-enabled devices that are softly applied to the new technology performance database of such devices. If the user's profile characteristics match the performance of the new technology, and the user indicates that he wants to receive the latest information or quotation, the user will receive the communication through the selection network. --Jding ---------- (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) -10-

475123 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (8) to obtain the function. Intelligence living in the following locations: PC, smart remote equipment and servo system. Now, if the remote equation includes an additional control function (such as a new device), the remote control local program will start to suggest through its own GUI to select user conversation possibilities according to a pre-defined and pre-installed plan. If new functionality is already installed on the Internet, pc launches the app to search for new collaboration possibilities. The user will start the program by himself, or the program will be started by a new function detected by the system (such as via the home). The API catalog program notifies the user of any convenient situation, or possible new cooperation under a pre-programmed situation. If the possibility of cooperation arises based on newly released software or hardware equipment and office / home networks including Internet-enabled devices, the server can notify the user based on the inventory or user network profile characteristics and preferences. The following example drawings. Detailed description of the present invention is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the inventive system; FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the inventive method; FIG. 3 is a block diagram of another system of the invention; Reference numbers indicate similar or equivalent performance. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the invented data processing system 100. The system 丨 〇〇 includes end-user multi-CE equipment, such as the top box 102 (such as Phnips Electronics 'WebTV), TV receiver 104, home entertainment subsystem 106 (such as Philips Electronics' DVX800) and pda 1〇8 (such as (Nino of Philips Electronics includes a radio transceiver). The upper box 10 2 includes a device that can make electricity -11-This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 Public Love 7 --------------- „ ---- Order · —------- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 475123 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 V. Invention Description (9 Video 104 becomes the user The interface with the Internet. The upper box contains a Web browser (ie, Hypertext transmission protocol client) and the main program ICP / IP of the Internet. The upper box 102 connects to the service 11 0 ′, such as WebTV via a telephone line. The TV receiver 104 is connected to the data and video transmission service 112, which is planned by the company such as TiVo. This startup company sends the original data and video transmission service to the local VCR. Customized advertising transmission. DVX8000 subsystem 106 is connected to ISP or ISDN network 114. PDA 108 communicates with other PDAs (not shown), laptops (not shown), etc. via wireless network 116. Each device 102-1 〇8 can communicate via the Internet 11 8. The system 100 further includes a back-end architecture temporary storage server 12〇, User profile feature database 122, performance database 124, and performance management database 丨 26. Server 120 logs on to the devices 102-108 that the user loves. The user's favorite can be explicitly provided by the end user for temporary storage in the server 丨 2 〇 and / or import from the outside, such as the hardware relationship gradually established by the user profile characteristics, and / or service providers, the user's favorite relationship, for example, the context of use (such as occupation, hobbies, home, office, hotel, school, Colleges, airports, and shopping are also equipped with features and user needs. The login server 120 passes user registration information to the user profile feature database 122. The performance database 124 contains information about new features, services, and equipment, and is supplied by services Vendors, such as the manufacturers of equipment 102-108, are responsible for updating. For each logged-in end user, the performance management server 126 and user profile characteristics are stored in database 122, including performance, equipment and services, through the performance database 124 completed information in order to inform the end user of new features, equipment or services, reduced prices ---------- • -installation ---- l · --- order ------- --- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) -12-

475123 V. Description of invention (10), etc. These seem to be the interests of users. For example, the server 126 notifies the end user that the new version of the software includes 10% of the devices 102-108 to get the update and, if necessary, via the Internet. The information about the end-user equipment 102 and 108 and its configuration is stored in the user profile characteristic database 22. As another example, the server 126 notifies the end user of new functional information such as software applications and / or hardware components added to the device's upgrade. For example, suppose the language recognition software program and language input / output module are required for one or more devices 102-108. Because the end-user has registered to own the device 102-108, the server 126 notifies the end-user of the possibility of upgrading the device. Users can purchase software and hardware modules via the Internet. If you want to go through the Internet, the software required by the user will be downloaded automatically. The hardware module is delivered to the user with detailed instructions on how to install the module on the device 102-108. In addition, the server 126 also provides an online auxiliary desktop to assist users in installing new components. In this case, the end-user's device becomes a flexible warehouse where consumers / end-users can place new and exciting performance over time. Because notifications are controlled by the user profile feature, users can order their own devices according to specifications. As another example, when an end user opens a special device or service, such as the example incorporated herein by means of a reminder 1 ^ serial number 09 / 151,578 (lawyer case number:) ^ eight 23,496) application date 9/11/98 applicant Bart de Greef's "Touchscreen Login Screen". This reference is related to the login screen to control access to the computer, network system or other shell processing system. The login screen provides a choice of environment and application options. When logging in, the user has the option to confirm the environment. From this, the login screen confirms the original workspace or Set up a sufficient work area. The login screen urges the user to confirm the information and compare the confirmation information and the authorized user's setting data. If it matches, the login screen will build the paper size applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (21〇x ----- ^ ---- Order-—Γ ------ (Please read the note on the back first) Please fill in this page again) Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs -13- 475123 A7 B7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs V. Invention Description (11 JL original workspace and start to select applications. Users also Provide equipment to create and define additional environments for login choices. By allowing users to define and select other environments while overriding the login process, the processing of the login process will be reduced to the requirements of each special-purpose environment. Once such equipment The completion of the login screen is set up. The user can set other devices 104-1 06 through the server 126 to provide similar login screens. In short, the user's favorite can be transmitted to other network-enabled devices of the end user, and the user will After starting the network connection, the network boot device. Ideally, the devices 102-108 allow users to access the back-end architecture (servers 120 and 126) through a consistent u 1, such as one or more devices 1 02_1 〇8 The standardized GU 1 shown above, or the remote control shown above, such as the programmable universal remote controller of Philips Electronics', Pr〇nt〇 ", this controller has a high-resolution LCD suitable for this purpose. Ideally, u 1 provides standardized one-touch to enable one-touch communication of the back-end architecture in order to simplify user conversations and provoke users to ask for new products. If more than one user inquires the device 102_ 108, the profile selection needs further Data processing. Figure 2 is a flowchart 200 showing various features of the method according to the present invention. At step 202, the user profile feature, or the latest data as the case may be, is temporarily stored by the registration server 1 20. For example, it is explicitly provided by the user Background II used Device characteristics, personal interests and other materials are registered. Conversely, registration is automatically completed based on the user connecting the device to the network for the first time or after a special period. In the latter case, the device identifier and Location identifier, registration is limited by device characteristics and possible locations. At step 204, the server 120 stores the summary feature or its latest Information is in the database * Install ----- ^ ---- 1T—Γ ------ (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) -14-

Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 122. In step 206, the performance server 126 queries the performance database 124 to determine if the user is a registrant, the user must be notified that the new performance matches the device registered in his profile characteristics. After a match is found in step 208, the performance server 126 informs the user that the performance is in step 212. If the user has completed the login on the server system 120-126, such as the unilateral operation of the device ι〇2 · 108 via step 21 . If the user decides not to accept the advantages of the offer at step 214, the program returns to step 202 to update the user's profile in the database 122 to include messages that the user is not interested in the discovered behavior. If the benefits of accepting the offer are accepted in step 214 with the corpse, the performance is downloaded via the network 118 in step 216, and if the performance is software controlled functionality, or will be shipped if notified, if it contains hardware. The program returns to step 202 to update the user profile characteristics including messages that the user is interested in the discovered performance. Figure 3 shows another feature invented in the client server system 300, including the end user local network 302 as the client and server system 300. Similar to the above component 12 (M26. According to the method of the present invention, the terminal User profile feature 306, local network 300 device data, and network 300 existing software application data are stored in database 122. Summary feature 30 can be packaged as a database record, and software objects (eg, placed in Jini, HAVi, Home APor or CORBA)) etc. The database 124 stores performance data (eg, equipment, applications, services, content) for the local (office) network. The database 124 stores' for example, existing business networks The list of software and hardware components dedicated to the road 'prices, promotional materials and other materials (such as manuals) are ideal for various architectures. The server decides which hardware or software components (applications / services) can be used in End user network 3002, user profile characteristics, -15- This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love)-installed --------- order ---- ----- f please Notes on the back read and re-fill of this page) 4 / Μ23 Α7

The Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs printed their favorite and outline characteristics of the local network 302, so that this performance enhances the cooperation of the existing components of the network 302. If it has been determined that the general characteristics 306 stored in the database 122 match one or more pieces of data stored in the database, the user will be notified, such as via the Internet, by selecting and obtaining, the increased performance of the device. If the user accepts this quotation, performance, such as a body application or content data service, is pre-configured in the user system 302. For example, U1, IR or RF control codes, software components, static graphics, animation, etc. The user can also ask the server 126 or a third-party service representative to perform the change on its own. If the performance is related to the new software, it can be downloaded and installed on the network 302, which is ideally automatic. If the performance includes a hardware component ’, it will be shipped to the user after receiving the order. Ideally, an auxiliary desktop is provided to assist end users in installing the feature via the Internet. Can provide simplified performance agents. Agents can be based on user profile characteristics (capitalization, tips, jokes, technical suggestions, etc.). This will be made clearer by referring to the following example. Assume that the user network 302 includes a TV 308 and a VCR 310, and a so-called network profile feature in the database 122. Users are interested in installing Electronic Programming Manual (EPG). 3 12 if the network 302 has software / hardware holder objects 3 14 plus control options to control the TV 308 via the local network 3 and the so-called network profile feature And VCR 310, users will be interested in connecting EPG 312 and software applications, and automatically start VCR recording based on the time data provided by EPG 3 12 and the timer object 3 14 switch, so the VCR clock setting is no longer needed. Internet beta services are another feature that draws user attention. For example, -16- This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ----------- I --- I ----. I ---- --- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 475123 A7 B7 Printed by the Consumers 'Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs V. Invention Description (System j 0 0 has a one-touch connection function to connect users' customers 3 ο 2 Go to the custom service provider 304 to see if anything new or interesting is happening in the sun. The connection is switched by the performance server 丨 26, "Search fit" switch redundant "so the user must access the latest options. Custom The service will provide the required software and hardware items, such as by downloading or shipping. In addition, the customized service can be coordinated between the user and the third party who provides the software or hardware. If the customized service connects a large number of viewers, then the third People will be interested in forming a team and disassembling it to end users. If they purchase or rent other functionalities through a customized service Personal scheduler 3 18, such as via pc 3 20. Service integration can be enhanced by the software application considering the calendar provided by scheduler 3 丨 8. If scheduler 3 1 8 indicates that the user is busy during playback, and the broadcast belongs to the user profile Featured user-selected genres (such as `` National Geographic ", '' 4 9-a-side football matches, tragedy movies, astronomical documentaries). Software applications allow VCR 3 10 to automatically record and play festivals on the Internet 316 is a home API or Jini and a dedicated PC 320 or a set-top box (untitled). In addition, it is assumed that the user has a "Pronto" universal programmable remote control device 322. The user can authorize the custom service provider 304 from the home API The / HAVi / Jini directory reviews the actual locations of various devices on the network 316, such as U 1 devices in the living room, study, kitchen, bedroom, garage, etc. The service provider manufactures the GUI for the universal remote controller 322 Database; GUI page includes control options connected by location. Navigation guide selected -17- This paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 1_1 ^^ 1 1 ^ ^^ 1 im§ ^ ^ 1 iMMmm I um MmmMW emmt n ϋ i ^ i an «^ ^ I ϋν si Βϋ ϋ I— ail IBH1 I -CI6 (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page} 475123 A7 15 5. Description of the invention It is more convenient for the user, where the user can stay and talk with the device X. The database transfer, such as via the Internet or telephone, from the server 126 to the PC 320 (or the top box), from there the remote controller 322 can Stylized. If the user adds or removes the device to or from the network 3 16, the login / directory / retrieval service will be modified. The software module facilitates users to translate changes into event notifications and motivates users to upgrade remote control GUIs via the Internet or telephone lines. It is assumed that the user installs a new DVD player 324 on the network. The server 120 will wait for the notification and check the new DVD to match with the user profile feature, and download the preface recorded by the downloading user PC or the top box. Users receive a quotation for purchasing or renting a DVD. It is assumed that the user shows a considerable willingness, either directly to the server 12 or indirectly through the user profile feature. Assume that the user wishes, for example, to respond quickly from the Internet or to download more data via the Internet. Users will be interested in installing a higher bandwidth device on the network 316 in order to watch the appropriate type of program (movies, effects, etc.). For another example, consider the "lost device" method: The user receives a quote and purchases or rents a device, software, bandwidth, content, etc. to reach a viewing program. For example, users can program remotely, "pronto" basically can talk not only the existing IR controllable devices, but also RF, 1394, USB and other controllable devices via local network AP [/ HAVi / Jini controllable ° Lost The component is an IR receiver attached to the controller (PC, upper box, etc.), such as the WebTV of Philips Electronics' WebTV. The pronto command is translated into a software component that other devices can understand. GUI components sent to users This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 1 -------- 'Order -------- (Please read the Please fill in this page again for attention) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 475123 A7 B7_ V. Description of Invention (16) (Page). Also, with the stock of existing capabilities of the user's home or office equipment, service providers can propose plans to strengthen the common characteristics of user equipment in order to tailor it to the individual user's wishes. ---------- I -------- • Order ----------- (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by Employee Consumer Cooperatives-19- This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 475123

Α7 Β7 V. Description of the invention (he) Schematic component symbol description 1 00 Data processing system 3 02 End user local network 1 02 Upper box 3 04 Server system 1 04 TV receiver 3 06 General features 1 06 Family entertainment System 308 TV 108 PDA 3 10 VCR 110 Service 3 12 Electronic Program Manual 112 Data and Video Transmission Service 3 14 Software / Hardware Timer 114 I s P or Is DN Network Device 116 Wireless Network 3 16 Local Network 118 Internet 3 18 Personal scheduler 120 Temporary server 320 Personal computer 1 22 User profile characteristic database 322 Pronto universal programmable 124 Performance database for remote control equipment 126 Performance management server 3 24 DVD player 3 00 Client Server system-193- This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm)

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A8 B8 C8 ----—__ D8_— 6. Scope of Patent Application 1. A method capable of making a user network (302), the method includes:-determining the general characteristics of the network;-determining (206 ) Information about network usage items;-Determine (208) whether the item is relevant to the user according to the network profile characteristics and '-if relevant, inform the user of the option to select an item to install on the network. 2. The method according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the network includes multiple components (308-324) connected via the network; and-remote control includes modification of the cooperation of the components. 3. The method according to item 丨 of the patent application scope, wherein the method additionally includes:-accessing (202) the user's profile characteristics;-depending on whether the user profile characteristics of the items installed on the network are related to the end user. 4. The method according to item 3 of the patent application, wherein-the network includes multiple components connected via the network; and-the system includes modifying the cooperation of the components. 5. The method according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein-the child network has Internet access (32〇_18);-the item includes software performance; and-the method includes downloading to the Internet via the Internet Software performance 6. The method of item 1 in the scope of patent application, where-the network has Internet access (320-1 1 8);-the item includes Internet services; and -20- this paper size Applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (21〇χ 297_ 公 t) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) _ 丨 Installation ------- Order ------- -· Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 475123 A8 B8 C8 Γ) 8 6. Scope of Patent Application-This method includes providing services. 7. The method of applying for item 1 of the patent scope, where the item includes cable month good service. 8. For the method of applying for the first item of the patent scope, it also includes the project rental price. 9. For the method of applying for the first item of the patent scope, the summary characteristics are determined at least in part by consulting the search service on the user's network. 10. The method of claim 9 in which the retrieval service includes the registration of a dedicated part of the user's network HAVi. 11. The method as claimed in item 9 of the patent application, wherein the retrieval service includes a directory of the private part of the user's Internet home AP. 12. The method of claim 9 in which the search service includes a search service dedicated to Jim of the user's network. (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs -21-This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)