Abstract:
An abstraction unit, comprising a conversion module adapted to translate general instructions, having a format that is independent of a target device model, to specific instructions for each of a plurality of different target device models, said module having at least one programmable and user accessible rule element which defines said translation; and a presentation module adapted to receive responses from a plurality of said target devices, said module having at least one programmable and user accessible rule element which converts said responses into a standardized response format that is independent of the device model that sent the response.