CPC H04L 41/0893 (2013.01) [G06F 3/0482 (2013.01); G06F 9/455 (2013.01); G06N 20/00 (2019.01); G16Y 40/35 (2020.01); H04L 12/282 (2013.01); H04L 41/0681 (2013.01); H04L 41/0806 (2013.01); H04L 41/0873 (2013.01); H04L 41/22 (2013.01); H04L 2012/285 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A method for creating a virtual device that is representative of a combination of a pair of physical devices, the method comprising:
identifying a plurality of physical devices that are configurably connected to at least one controller;
receiving, via an interface, first input that is indicative of a selection of a pair of the plurality of physical devices that are to be combined to create the virtual device;
checking compatibility of the pair of physical devices, so as to ensure that the pair of physical devices are combinable to create the virtual device;
presenting, via the interface, at least one function that is performable by the virtual device;
receiving, via the interface, second input that is indicative of a selection of a function to be performed by the virtual device; and
configuring the virtual device to perform the function by implementing a rule on at least one of the pair of physical devices.
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