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Network interface sharing methods and apparatuses that support kernel mode data traffic and user mode data traffic

  • US 20060059329A1
  • Filed: 10/28/2005
  • Published: 03/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • providing at least one processing unit to selectively run user mode logic and kernel mode logic;

    receiving at least one data packet through a shared communication port; and

    while said processing unit is running said kernel mode logic, selectively handling said data packet for use with either said user mode logic or said kernel mode logic, wherein said processing unit is included within a device having only one physical network communication port, which operates as said shared communication port.

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