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Split personal computer system

  • US 20030078988A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2002
  • Published: 04/24/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A split personal computer system for selectively processing video portions, input/output portions, computational portions and storage portions of personal computer application program tasks, comprising:

  • a remote portion adapted to selectively perform the computational portions and the storage portions of the personal computer application program tasks, the remote portion including a remote system controller and at least one remote computer unit for every individual authorized to access the remote portion, the remote system controller storing access codes for individuals authorized to use the remote computer units, the remote system controller being accessible by an internet network;

    a plurality of local portions adapted to selectively perform the video portions and the input/output portions of the personal computer application program tasks; and

    wherein the local portions output respective remote logon commands to the remote system controller of the remote portion via the internet network and the remote system controller checks the validity of the respective remote logon commands with the access codes and allows connection to at least one of the remote computer units if the remote logon command is valid and prohibits connection if the particular remote logon command is not valid whereby upon receipt of a valid remote logon command the respective local portion outputs data signals to the individuals remote computer unit of the remote portion, the remote computer unit processes the data signals with an application program selected by the individual and stores data associated with usage of the remote portion.

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