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In a personal area network, a method for programming an appliance by a controller. The method includes steps of a) determining (358), by the controller (300), that the appliance (324) is included in the personal area network; b) determining (328), by the controller (300), that the appliance (324) is

In a personal area network, a method for programming an appliance by a controller. The method includes steps of a) determining (358), by the controller (300), that the appliance (324) is included in the personal area network; b) determining (328), by the controller (300), that the appliance (324) is in data communication with the controller (300); and c) when the appliance (324) is in data communication with the controller (300), performing substeps of: i) requesting downloading (330) of a command set for controlling the appliance (324); ii) receiving (332) the command set for controlling the appliance (324); and iii) programming (401) the command set into a memory of the controller.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In a personal area network, a method for programming an appliance by a controller, said method comprising the steps of:a) determining, by said controller, through a self-initiated process that said appliance is included in said personal area network, where said self-initi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In a personal area network, a method for programming an appliance by a controller, said method comprising the steps of:a) determining, by said controller, through a self-initiated process that said appliance is included in said personal area network, where said self-initiated process includes transmitting an identification code of said controller;b) determining that said appliance and said controller are compatible with each other by establishing a data communication link; andc) when said appliance is in data communication with said controller, said controller performing the substeps of:i) requesting downloading of a command set for controlling said appliance;ii) receiving said command set for controlling said appliance; andiii) programming said command set into a memory of said controller.