A closed-loop control system that remotely controls a device over a distributed
communications system includes a device that is connected to the distributed communications
system and that generates super-media feedback signals. A computer is connected
to the distributed communications system and includes a controller that provides
super-media feedback. The computer generates and transmits command signals using
the controller to the device and outputs the super-media feedback signals to the
controller. The closed-loop control system is event-based to ensure stability and
synchronization of the closed-loop system.