The following may be of some interests to this list, with regard to kernel driver detaching in Mac OS X. http://lists.apple.com/archives/usb/2012/Dec/msg00003.html
Fernando Urbina is a member of the USB Technology Team in Apple. (Ref: http://lists.apple.com/archives/usb/2012/Dec/msg00000.html ) Last time we have some discussions here and there are speculations that some USB driver may be able to be detached programmatically. http://libusb.6.n5.nabble.com/OpenUSB-LibUSB-on-Mac-OS-X-td5444418.html But Fernando's answer should make it clear this is not possible. Regards, Xiaofan +++++++++++++ Subject: Re: Sharing USB device. Or not. From: Fernando Urbina Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:49:06 -0700 There is no way to programmatically unload a driver to be able to grab the IOUSBDevice/IOUSBInterface from user space. We are well aware of the desire to do that so there is no need to file another bug report. The only solution is to create a codeless kext that will grab that IOUSBDevice/Interface and prevent any kernel drivers from loading for it. Search for "codeless kext" in the archives. HTH, - Fernando ++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d _______________________________________________ libusbx-devel mailing list libusbx-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/libusbx-devel
