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Method and mechanism for implementing an access interface infrastructure

US7178153B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2002
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99931
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for implementing an improved access interface infrastructure is disclosed. In one approach, an access interface methods is directly supported by an application. The directly supported access interface method corresponds to an access interface implementation. Other access interface methods are transparently processed by being converted or mapped into a generic interface format, which is then translated into the directly supported format.

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