Layered desktop system
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1. A computer system comprising:
- a processor, running first and second programs;
a first output port for a local display, both of said first and second programs being output over said first output port for the local display;
anda second output port for a remote display, wherein said second output port only provides output for only said first program for a remote display, and does not display said second program on said second output port for said remote display.
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Abstract
Different windows and layers on the computer can be either shown on the local screen or projected. Some windows on the local screen might not be projected windows. The user can check email or do other personal things in the non-projected screen without seeing those things on the projection.
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1. A computer system comprising:
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a processor, running first and second programs; a first output port for a local display, both of said first and second programs being output over said first output port for the local display; and a second output port for a remote display, wherein said second output port only provides output for only said first program for a remote display, and does not display said second program on said second output port for said remote display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method, comprising:
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using a computer to create a display output that shows multiple different programs, including at least a first program that is run in a way to be output over a first display port, and a second program that is run in a way to not be output over said first display port, using the computer to allow interacting with both of said first and second programs; and using the computer to provide output of both the first and second programs on the first display port to thereby display information about both of said first and second programs on a device connected to the first display port, and to provide output of only the first program over a second display port. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. A method, comprising:
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using a computer to select a first program, and to select whether or not the first program will be displayed on an external display; and operating the first program, and always providing output indicative of the first program to a port intended for local display of said first program, and providing output indicative of the first program to a second port intended for remote display of the first program only if said program is indicated as being displayed on an external display and not if the program is indicated as not being displayed on said external display. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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