A network-attached peripheral appliance (NAPA), including a powered peripheral node (PPN), enabling connection of peripheral devices to a network without a computer at the node. The PPN further comprises a data connection enabling data communication between the appliance and a network, and is configured...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6963936?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6963936 - Network-attached peripheral appliance
