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Implementing cable modem functions on a host computer

  • US 6,886,180 B1
  • Filed: 08/16/2000
  • Issued: 04/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of implementing cable modem functions on a host computer comprising:

  • receiving information which may include cable modem data and cable modem commands at the cable modem;

    transferring at least a portion of the information to the host computer;

    performing functions corresponding to any transferred cable modem commands on the host computer into first results;

    processing any transferred cable modem data on the host computer into second results;

    translating the first results into hardware specific functions;

    translating the second results into hardware specific data;

    executing the hardware specific functions; and

    transferring the hardware specific data;

    wherein the cable modem functions are performed in a firmware emulator that emulates cable modem firmware that performs the cable modem functions.

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