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Method and system of controlling computer system external effects

  • US 20070168570A1
  • Filed: 11/02/2005
  • Published: 07/19/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer system comprising:

  • a processor configured to trigger a software event; and

    an external effects controller coupled to the processor, wherein the external effects controller is configured to control a non-aesthetic device configured to operate for aesthetic reasons;

    wherein the processor is configured to accept from a computer system user an association of the non-aesthetic device to the software event; and

    wherein the external effects controller is further configured to, upon occurrence of the software event, change an operational state of the non-aesthetic device.

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