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Execution of Subset of Driver Code in Separate Protection Domain

  • US 20180314651A1
  • Filed: 01/09/2018
  • Published: 11/01/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for driver execution, comprising:

  • a computer comprising a processor and a memory having computer-executable instructions stored thereupon which, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to;

    load the driver in a first domain, wherein the driver controls an associated device;

    in response to a request from the driver, load the driver companion in a second domain different than the first domain, the second domain comprising a secure environment, the driver companion communicates with the associated device;

    manage communications between the driver and the driver companion; and

    in response to a request from the driver, unload the driver companion.

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