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Method and apparatus for detecting a flat panel display monitor

DC
  • US 7,414,606 B1
  • Filed: 11/02/1999
  • Issued: 08/19/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for detecting a monitor, the method comprising:

  • providing display information to a first display;

    determining when an external flat panel display becomes available, by monitoring at least one pin of a connector coupled to a flat panel display;

    asserting an output signal to indicate the pin is in a first state;

    providing an interrupt signal in response to the asserted output signal; and

    providing display information to the external flat panel display in response to the interrupt signal.

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