Network adapter, method, and computer program product
US8161218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/385
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network adapter for plugging into a host computer is provided. The network adapter may include an internal memory and connection means for connecting the host computer to a communications network. The network adapter may include resident application software stored in the network adapter's internal memory, whereby the resident application software automatically activates when the network adapter is plugged into the host computer.
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