System, method, and computer program product for communicating sub-device state information
US8126993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/102
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for communicating sub-device state information. In use, a plurality of sub-devices of a device is exposed to an application, utilizing a driver. A request may then be received from the application for state information associated with at least one of the sub-devices. In response to the request, the state information is provided to the application.
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