Automatic detection and installation of client peripheral devices by a server
US6789111B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A server-client system is configured to automatically detect and install peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, etc. that are attached to a client. The server is configured to detect the peripheral device and install a driver that is compatible with the peripheral device. The I/O queue created for the peripheral device is redirected to the port to which the peripheral device is connected.
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