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System, method, and computer program product for communicating sub-device state information

US8126993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2006
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2028

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  • 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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