Cross-Apparatus Device Control via Universal Object Model

The patent applies universality by enabling a single control apparatus to control devices connected to other control apparatuses through a standardized object model. The object creation unit creates universal objects that can represent any device regardless of which control apparatus it is physically connected to, allowing the same control logic to work across different control boundaries without requiring dedicated protocols or interfaces for each scenario.

The patent introduces an intermediary object model that sits between the control apparatus and the target device. The object creating unit generates objects that act as intermediaries, encapsulating the device information and control interface. This intermediary layer abstracts away the complexity of cross-apparatus communication, allowing control commands to be issued through standard object interactions rather than requiring dedicated communication protocols.

The patent applies self-service through the object creating unit, which automatically generates the necessary control objects and interfaces when a device is added to the network. Instead of requiring manual programming or configuration of communication programs, the system self-configures by creating appropriate objects that encapsulate device information and control methods, eliminating the need for additional programming steps while maintaining full control functionality.

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining the object structure and control interface patterns. The object creating unit is pre-programmed with knowledge of how to create objects for various device types, so when a new device is connected, the appropriate object is automatically generated with the correct interface already established. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for runtime programming or configuration of communication programs.