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

  • US 7,174,449 B2
  • Filed: 10/28/2005
  • Issued: 02/06/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • user mode logic configured to generate at least one outgoing user mode data packet;

    kernel mode logic configured to generate at least one outgoing kernel mode data packet; and

    kernel mode to user mode interface logic configured to receive at least one data packet over a shared communication port and selectively distribute said data packet to either said user mode logic or said kernel mode logic and is further configured to receive said outgoing user mode data packet from said user mode logic and said outgoing kernel mode data packet from said kernel mode logic.

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