System and method for determining priority among multiple mobile computing devices to control an appliance

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APP PUB NO 20030071117A1
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09981771

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A method of controlling an appliance comprises controlling the appliance with at least one of a plurality of mobile computing devices and establishing priority of control over the appliance between the plurality of mobile computing devices using a priority rule. An appliance control system comprises at least one appliance, a first mobile computing device and a a second mobile computing device, each of which includes a priority contention moderator configured for determining and awarding priority over control of the appliance to one of the first and second computing devices.

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HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY L P10300 ENERGY DRIVE SPRING TX 77389

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Meade, William K II Eagle, ID 6 991

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