Partitioning responsibility between link manager and host controller interface firmware modules in wireless systems
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1. A method comprising:
- handling the system-wide state of a wireless device through the host controller interface firmware; and
handling the state of each link with the device through the link manager firmware.
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Abstract
Tasks are distributed between link manager and host controller interface firmware to improve efficiency. In particular, the host controller interface firmware handles tasks that concern the overall state of the wireless device. Conversely, commands pertaining to each link between a local and remote device are processed by the link manager firmware.
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1. A method comprising:
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handling the system-wide state of a wireless device through the host controller interface firmware; and
handling the state of each link with the device through the link manager firmware. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An article comprising a medium storing instructions that enable a processor-based system to:
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handle the system-wide state of a wireless device through the host controller interface firmware; and
handle the state of each link with the device through the link manager firmware. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A wireless system comprising:
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a processor; and
a storage coupled to said processor storing instructions that enable the processor to;
handle the system-wide state of the system through the host controller interface firmware; and
handle the state of each link with the system through the link manager firmware. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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