Monitoring host activity using an interrupt
US8230128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/87
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of using a device, including monitoring host activity in an autonomous manner, without the host reporting to the device about its activity. The method also including initiating communications from the device and using resources of the host for such communications, thereby enabling the device to function as a proactive device.
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