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Platform-independent scanning subsystem API for use in a mobile communication framework

US6970697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2003
Grant dateNov 29, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/7243
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A platform-independent system and associated method are provided for use with a mobile communication device. Included is a mobile communication device capable of communicating via a wireless network. Such mobile communication device includes an operating system installed thereon. Associated therewith is a platform-independent scanning subsystem in communication with the operating system of the mobile communication device for scanning purposes. Further provided is a platform-independent application program interface for interfacing the operating system and the scanning subsystem. The platform-independent application program interface includes an abstract library for porting the platform-independent scanning subsystem to the mobile communication device and associated operating system.

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