Multiple position computer display arm
First Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- a mechanism that couples a display monitor to a base, the mechanism including at least one arm having a set of at least two stops, the arm moveable between positions corresponding to each of the stops, each stop corresponding to an operating mode of operation.
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Abstract
Described is a computer display arm that couples a monitor to a base in a manner facilitates display monitor movement between various positions, including preset positions that may be generally optimized to match typical computer usage modes. In one implementation, an arm, which may be an articulating arm, includes or is otherwise associated with a mechanism that guides the user, if desired, to convenient stopping positions for different types of interaction. For example, preset stopping positions may be provided for conventional (e.g., mouse and keyboard) workstation-like interaction, video (e.g., DVD movie) playback, stand-up (walk-up) touch-screen interaction, and/or for pen input, similar to a tablet computing device. Users are able to position the monitor display screen between the preset positions if desired, and also may vary the positioning at the preset and/or other stopping points, to an extent. Software such as user interface code can change to match the current position.
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20 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
a mechanism that couples a display monitor to a base, the mechanism including at least one arm having a set of at least two stops, the arm moveable between positions corresponding to each of the stops, each stop corresponding to an operating mode of operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. In a computing environment including a computer system and monitor, a method comprising:
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detecting a current position of a monitor coupled to a movable arm; and
changing a software mode to correspond to the current position. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A system, comprising:
a mechanism that couples a display monitor to a base, the mechanism including at least one arm having at least two stops, the arm moveable between positions corresponding to each of the stops, each stop corresponding to an operating mode of a set of possible modes, the set containing a workstation mode, a media consumption mode, a walk-up mode, and a tablet mode. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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