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OPERATING SYSTEM INTERFACES FOR VIRTUAL WIFI AND SOFTAP CAPABLE DRIVERS

  • US 20090254924A1
  • Filed: 04/04/2008
  • Published: 10/08/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer comprising:

  • a processor for executing instructions;

    a set of computer executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, form an operating system for the computer, the operating system controlling one or more operations of the computer;

    a radio constructed and arranged to send and receive wireless signals for communication with at least one device in a wireless network independent of frequency;

    a miniport driver comprising a hardware interface adapted to communicate with the radio, provide control signals to the radio, and receive information regarding wireless signals received by the radio from the at least one device via a wireless network; and

    an interface operable to invoke functionality implemented by the miniport driver, in response to a request issued by the operating system, the functionality relating to enabling the computer to maintain simultaneous connections with at least two wireless networks using the radio and/or to enabling the computer to operate as an access point for a wireless network;

    wherein the interface invokes the functionality by making a call to the miniport driver using at least one OID.

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