Methods and apparatuses are provided that allow kernel mode data traffic and user mode data traffic to share a common network communication port. One apparatus includes user mode logic, kernel mode logic, and kernel mode to user mode interface logic. The interface logic is configured to receive data...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7178018?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7178018 - Network interface sharing methods and apparatuses that support kernel mode data traffic and user mode data traffic
