Multiple and hybrid graphics display types
US7460086B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1438
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A display interface device and method for an individual personal computer, workstation, or embedded system comprising one or more display interfaces; a video library; and driving any one of a plurality of video displays of a plurality of types connected to the one or more display interfaces from output of the video library. OpenGL is a preferred API. Driving of hybrid displays as well as stroke displays using formats designed for raster displays (such as VAPS) is also provided for. Real-time switching between displays is also provided for.
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