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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2003
Filed:
May. 20, 1999
Jon A. Nelson, Magna, UT (US);
Tim Urry Price, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
3Com Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods, systems, and computer program products for monitoring and controlling automation equipment. The present invention uses a modem's processing and memory resources to interpret and translate data and commands associated with automation equipment. When receiving data from the automation equipment, the modem interprets the data using its own processing power and stores the interpreted results in its own memory for subsequent retrieval. Commands for control are translated into a compatible format by the modem and then transmitted to the automation equipment. The present invention also allows for remote access through the modem for both monitoring and controlling without requiring any host interaction. A modem according to the present invention further provides for its host to operate in a mode of reduced processing and power consumption while the modem continues to monitor and control automation equipment.