Methods and systems for controlling multiple computing devices
First Claim
1. A switching device comprising:
- a wireless transmitter; and
a wireless receiver associated with the wireless transmitter;
the receiver being configured to receive data from a user so that a wireless link can be established with one of multiple computing devices that can be selected by the user;
the transmitter being configured to wirelessly transmit data to the computing devices, the receiver being configured to receive wirelessly transmitted data from the computing devices to permit the user to interact with and control the computing devices.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling multiple computing devices are described. In one embodiment, a switching device comprises a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. The receiver is configured to receive data from a user so that a wireless link can be established with one of multiple computing devices that can be selected by the user. The transmitter is configured to wirelessly transmit data to the computing devices, and the receiver is configured to receive wirelessly transmitted data from the computing devices thus permitting the user to interact with and control the computing devices. In another embodiment, a computing system comprises multiple computing devices, each of which being configured for wireless communication. A switching device is configured to wirelessly receive and transmit data. One or more peripheral devices are provided and are configured to wirelessly receive and transmit data. The switching device is configured to enable a user to select from among the multiple computing devices and wirelessly link a peripheral device with a selected computing device to enable wireless user interaction.
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25 Claims
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1. A switching device comprising:
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a wireless transmitter; and
a wireless receiver associated with the wireless transmitter;
the receiver being configured to receive data from a user so that a wireless link can be established with one of multiple computing devices that can be selected by the user;
the transmitter being configured to wirelessly transmit data to the computing devices, the receiver being configured to receive wirelessly transmitted data from the computing devices to permit the user to interact with and control the computing devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computing system comprising:
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multiple computing devices, each of which being configured for wireless communication;
a switching device configured to wirelessly receive and transmit data; and
one or more peripheral devices configured to wirelessly receive and transmit data;
the switching device being configured to enable a user to select from among the multiple computing devices and wirelessly link a peripheral device with a selected computing device to enable wireless user interaction. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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16. A computing system comprising:
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multiple computing devices, each of which being configured for wireless commumcation;
a switching device configured to wirelessly receive and transmit data;
one or more peripheral devices linkable with the computing devices for data exchange; and
the switching device being configured to enable a user to select from among the multiple computing devices and wirelessly link itself with a selected computing device to enable user interaction with the computing device.
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21. A method of controlling multiple computing devices comprising:
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receiving data from a user, the data being associated with a user selection of one of multiple computing devices with which a user can interact;
using the received data to select said one computing device;
establishing a wireless link with said one computing device; and
permitting the user to interact with said one computing device via said wireless link. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. One or more readable media having instructions thereon which, when executed by a switching device, cause the switching device to:
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wirelessly receive data from a user, the data being associated with a user selection of one of multiple computing devices with which a user can interact;
use the received data to select said one computing device;
establish a wireless link with said one computing device; and
permit the user to interact with said one computing device via said wireless link.
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