This patch adds several performance improvements and prepares the
usage of firmware-based devices.
Signed-off-by: NOlivier Grenie <olivier.grenie@dibcom.fr>
Signed-off-by: NPatrick Boettcher <patrick.boettcher@dibcom.fr>
Signed-off-by: NMauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@redhat.com>