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+#pragma once
+
+namespace attn
+{
+
+/**
+ * @brief Load the attention handler as a gpio monitor
+ *
+ * Request the attention gpio for monitoring and attach the attention handler
+ * as the gpio event handler.
+ *
+ * @param i_breakpoints     enables breakpoint special attn handling
+ *
+ * @return 0 == success
+ */
+int attnDaemon(bool i_breakpoints);
+
+} // namespace attn