Computer interface driver program
US7395541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4411
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a common interface among device drivers 5 operating in the kernel 8, for increasing data transfer speeds and improving data integrity. A common interface driver 7 is provided among device drivers 5, which control devices 6 connected to a computer. The common interface driver 7 operates in the kernel mode 8 and provides an interface with the application program 4. The common device driver 7 receives and analyzes commands from the application program 4 and outputs instructions to each of the device drivers 5.
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