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Network adapter, method, and computer program product

US8332561B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2012
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2032

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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