Data processing system and method for permitting a server computer system to function as a virtual keyboard to a client computer system
US6687744B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data processing system and method are described for permitting a server computer system to function as a remote keyboard input device for a client computer system prior to the client computer system completing its boot process. The client computer system is coupled to the server computer system utilizing a network. Each keystroke entered into the server computer system is captured by the server. A scan code associated with each captured keystroke is transmitted to the client computer system utilizing the server computer system via the network. The scan code associated with each keystroke is executed utilizing the client computer system. The server computer system functions as a remote keyboard input device for the client computer system.
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