Self-describing kernel modules
US7954086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/31
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, and a corresponding mechanism, are used for creating a self-describing kernel module. The method includes the steps of expressing data describing a module in a modmeta file format and creating a C language source file. The C language source file is created by translating the expressed data into a series of C language data structures, wherein the series of C language data structures comprises the C language source file. The C language source file is then compiled and linked into the module itself, thus making the module contain its own descriptive data.
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