Auxiliary display unit for a computer system
First Claim
1. A personal computer system comprising:
- a personal computer;
a main display unit coupled to said personal computer, said main display unit configured to receive first information associated with a first application launched by said personal computer and display the first information;
an auxiliary display unit coupled to said personal computer and distinct from said main display unit, said auxiliary display unit configured to receive second information associated with a second application launched by said personal computer, said auxiliary display unit includinga display for displaying the second information, andan input user interface dedicated to said auxiliary display unit and configured to receive inputs allowing user interaction with the second application in response to the second information being displayed on said display; and
a second auxiliary display unit coupled to said personal computer and distinct from said main display unit and said auxiliary display unit, said second auxiliary display unit configured to receive third information from a third application launched by said personal computer and display the third information,wherein said personal computer is configured to dynamically control which information said second auxiliary display unit receives by determining whether said second auxiliary display unit is capable of providing display functionality for the information.
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Abstract
A host computer is provided with a main display unit and an auxiliary display unit. The host computer can free up screen space on the main display screen by routing certain types of display information to the auxiliary display unit for display. Display information can range from notification of events such as receipt of email, appointments, system messages, and information from separate applications. The auxiliary display panel may function as a user interface for audio, video, “push information”, MP3 player or become the hardware equivalent of a multimedia player. The auxiliary display panel may be integrated together with the host computer in the same physical structure or may be part of a standalone display unit that is wired or wirelessly coupled to the host computer.
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24 Claims
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1. A personal computer system comprising:
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a personal computer; a main display unit coupled to said personal computer, said main display unit configured to receive first information associated with a first application launched by said personal computer and display the first information; an auxiliary display unit coupled to said personal computer and distinct from said main display unit, said auxiliary display unit configured to receive second information associated with a second application launched by said personal computer, said auxiliary display unit including a display for displaying the second information, and an input user interface dedicated to said auxiliary display unit and configured to receive inputs allowing user interaction with the second application in response to the second information being displayed on said display; and a second auxiliary display unit coupled to said personal computer and distinct from said main display unit and said auxiliary display unit, said second auxiliary display unit configured to receive third information from a third application launched by said personal computer and display the third information, wherein said personal computer is configured to dynamically control which information said second auxiliary display unit receives by determining whether said second auxiliary display unit is capable of providing display functionality for the information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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