Mechanism and method for focusing remote control input in a PC/TV convergence system
US6262713A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/42206
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system comprising a computer operable in a computer mode for receiving and transmitting computer information, a television mode for receiving and transmitting television information, and a combination computer/television mode for receiving and transmitting computer and television information. A display is operably associated with the computer for displaying in the computer mode the computer information, in the television mode the television information, and in the computer/television mode the computer and television information. The computer system also comprises at least one television window displayed on the display for displaying the television information, at least one computer window displayed on the display for displaying the computer information, a computer focus for the computer window to control the computer information, and a television focus for the television window to control the television information independent of the computer focus.
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