Invokes the specified device-specific action.

Transmits an arbitrary string to the device and does not wait for a response. Optionally, protocol framing characters may be added to the string before transmission.

Transmits an arbitrary string to the device and waits for a boolean response. Optionally, protocol framing characters may be added to the string before transmission.

Transmits an arbitrary string to the device and waits for a string response. Optionally, protocol framing characters may be added to the string before transmission.

Dispose the late-bound interface, if needed. Will release it via COM if it is a COM object, else if native .NET will just dereference it for GC.

Forces the driver to immediately query its attached hardware to refresh sensor values

Provides a description of the sensor providing the requested property

Launches a configuration dialog box for the driver. The call will not return until the user clicks OK or cancel manually.

Provides the time since the sensor value was last updated