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# init

Initializes a video box.

```
virtual bool init(IOUserVideoDriver *in_driver, bool in_is_acquirable, OSString *in_box_uid);
```

## Parameters

`in_driver`

The IOUserVideoDriver that owns this object.

`in_is_acquirable`

A Boolean value that indicates whether the video box is aquirable.

`in_box_uid`

An OSString pointer for the box unique identifier

## Return Value

true on success.

## Discussion

Always pass in the `IOUserVideoDriver` and arguments; calling `init()` always returns false.

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