Device functionalities negotiation, fallback, backward-compatibility, and reduced-capabilities simulation
US7461177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns a method of configuring a system. The system comprises a main device and an auxiliary device. The main device and the auxiliary device are arranged to co-operate with each other. The main device is arranged to handle one or more functionalities. The auxiliary device is arranged to effect one or more functionalities. The method is characterized in that the method comprises an adaptation step, in which the auxiliary device is made to hide from the main device at least those of its functionalities that the main device cannot handle.
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