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Encoding token commands/data within data streams for standard interfaces

US7831837B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2006
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 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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