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Embedded protocol selection technique, related interface and computer program product

  • US 7,890,666 B2
  • Filed: 05/25/2006
  • Issued: 02/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/27/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of automatically setting-up protocol-based communication between a host device and a dedicated external memory device, comprising:

  • providing, in said dedicated external memory device a plurality of protocol-supporting facilities, each said facility adapted for supporting communication with said host device based on a respective protocol;

    sending from said host device towards said dedicated external memory device a message specifying at least one protocol for use in said protocol-based communication;

    searching, within said plurality of protocol-supporting facilities one protocol-supporting facility supporting said at least one protocol proposed in said message; and

    if such protocol-supporting facility is found in said plurality of protocol-supporting facilities, setting up said dedicated external memory device for protocol-based communication with said host based on said at least one protocol proposed in said message.

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