SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MULTICAST SERVICE TO CONFIGURE A CONTROL DEVICE

DE602022034127T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-08UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-02-22
Publication Date
2026-04-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently controlling multiple appliances across subnets using multicast services, particularly in IoT networks, due to limitations in service discovery and control protocols.

Method used

A controlling device is configured using a multicast service to discover and control appliances across subnets, utilizing a combination of IR, RF, and CEC signals, with a setup application to determine optimal command methods and protocols based on appliance capabilities.

Benefits of technology

Enables seamless control of multiple appliances across subnets by determining the most reliable communication methods, ensuring consistent command execution and user-defined activity configurations.

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