Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Distributed data processing – Client/server
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-05
2008-12-09
Duong, Oanh (Department: 2155)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Distributed data processing
Client/server
C709S224000, C719S321000, C710S002000, C710S005000, C710S052000, C710S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07464133
ABSTRACT:
The server/client system comprises a server and at least one client which is connected to said server via a communication line and is provided with at least one I/O port, and is so configured that said server is provided with a device driver for controlling said I/O port, and a virtual I/O port for providing an interface having the same function as said I/O port for said device driver, for transmitting an input/output control signal from said device driver to said client, and for receiving an event from said client to indicate said event to said device driver, and said client is provided with a device handler which is connected to said virtual I/O port via said communication line and controls said I/O port.
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Kasasaku Takami
Yoshida Yasuharu
Arent & Fox LLP
Duong Oanh
Fujitsu Limited
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