Its primary purpose is to allow a "customer" (the person with the physical device) to redirect their USB hardware to a "technician" or a remote server over the internet or a local network. Why Version 1.9.7?
In the medical field, version 1.9.7 is sometimes used to connect diagnostic USB tools from a patient’s home or a local clinic to a specialist's workstation at a major hospital. Troubleshooting Tips for Version 1.9.7
Understanding the USB Redirector Customer Module 1.9.7: A Complete Guide
Once the connection is established, a list of locally plugged-in USB devices appears.
It maintains support for older Windows environments while still functioning on modern OS versions.