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Auxiliary display unit for a computer system

  • US 7,030,837 B1
  • Filed: 04/24/2000
  • Issued: 04/18/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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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