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Method and system for identifying a peripheral device by a high priority device-specific notification handler

  • US 7,506,083 B1
  • Filed: 09/18/2006
  • Issued: 03/17/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for identifying a peripheral device coupled to a computer system, said method comprising:

  • receiving a message from said peripheral device, said peripheral device being coupled to a communications port of said computer system;

    responsive to said message, posting a notification to alert a high priority device-specific notification handler, said high priority device-specific notification handler having a higher priority than a system notification handler and being capable of directly servicing said message from said peripheral device without involving said system notification handler; and

    servicing said notification upon receipt thereof.

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