A method and system are provided for controlling multiple types of media devices. The method and system also facilitate communication between a computing device and one of a plurality of types of media devices. The system includes device retrieval modules controlled by the computing device for retrieving...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20040221044?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040221044 - System and method for facilitating communication between a computing device and multiple categories of media devices