Win10 Python Com Ports

import re

def full_port_name(portname):
    """ Given a port-name (of the form COM7,
        COM12, CNCA0, etc.) returns a full
        name suitable for opening with the
        Serial class.
    """
    m = re.match('^COM(\d+)$', portname)
    if m and int(m.group(1)) < 10:
        return portname
    return '\\\\.\\' + portname
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