Encoding token commands/data within data streams for standard interfaces
US7831837B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0853
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of communicating within a system that includes a device, a controller for the device, a token, and a driver which implements a predefined interface for enabling communication with and/or control of the device through the controller, the method involving: via the predefined interface, receiving instructions and/or data at the controller from the driver for controlling the device; via the predefined interface, receiving at the controller a preselected control parameter indicating that communication with the token is desired; and in response to receiving the preselected control parameter, directing communications to the token.
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