Methods and systems for a portable, interactive display device for use with a computer
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1. A method for a computing device with a local display screen to communicate with a portable display system, the portable display system dockable in a docking station of the computing device, the method comprising:
- detecting whether the portable display system is in contact with the docking station; and
if the portable computing system is in contact with the docking station, sending display signals to the portable display system and to the local display screen treating them as a multiple monitor system;
else turning off output to the local display screen.
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Abstract
An interactive display device provides a user an interface to a host computer, allowing the user to interface with the host computer through capabilities of a wireless communications channel to the host, where the display device provides processing necessary to communicate with the host, run client side software, and provide security functions.
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1. A method for a computing device with a local display screen to communicate with a portable display system, the portable display system dockable in a docking station of the computing device, the method comprising:
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detecting whether the portable display system is in contact with the docking station; and if the portable computing system is in contact with the docking station, sending display signals to the portable display system and to the local display screen treating them as a multiple monitor system; else turning off output to the local display screen. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method for a portable display system, dockable in a docking station, to set parameters of its display, the method comprising:
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detecting whether the portable display system is in contact with the docking station; and if the portable display system is in contact with the docking station, then setting the display parameters to a predefined set of parameters optimized for a particular type of input; else setting the display parameters to a predefined set of parameters optimized for pen input. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5)
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