API interface to make dispatch tables to match API routines
US8214851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/547
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system and apparatus for constructing dispatch tables match application program interface service routines. The invention includes reading a header file of the application program interface. The invention further includes generating a corresponding dispatch table for at least one device indicated in the header file, wherein the corresponding dispatch tables are generated based on information read from the header file. The invention further includes verifying that the information contained in the dispatch tables is consistent with current requirements of the application program interface.
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