Secure rapid navigation and power control for a computer
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1. A computer navigation and selection system, comprising:
- an identifier for identifying a user;
a navigation device for navigating among various data pertinent to the identified user;
a selection device for selecting one of the data; and
an auxiliary display for displaying the various data one at a time pursuant to manipulation of the navigation device.
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Abstract
A user is identified and/or authenticated prior to starting or resuming an installed operating system (OS). The user may rapidly and visually navigate operating systems, user identities, workspaces, and application choices that are valid for the identified user. Moreover, a user may visually navigate the operating systems, user identities, workspaces, applications, and information valid for this user with a single device. Selections may be rapidly activated and changed, along with logout, shutdown, suspension, and hibernation of the computer
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20 Claims
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1. A computer navigation and selection system, comprising:
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an identifier for identifying a user;
a navigation device for navigating among various data pertinent to the identified user;
a selection device for selecting one of the data; and
an auxiliary display for displaying the various data one at a time pursuant to manipulation of the navigation device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer navigation and selection system comprising:
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a computing system comprising a main display; and
an identification and selection device comprising an auxiliary display. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer navigation and selection method, comprising:
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identifying a user at an identification and selection device;
displaying information pertinent to the identified user;
displaying additional information pertinent to the identified user pursuant to receiving navigation signals;
receiving a selection of one of the information and additional information; and
performing an action pursuant to the selection. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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