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System and method for controlling multiple processing units with a single input device

US7505029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2002
Grant dateMar 17, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G5/006
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and system transfer control of an input device from one processor to another processor in a distributed computing system when a pointer is located within a transition area of a display. Movement of the input device triggers the transfer of input signals generated by the input device to the other processor. In one embodiment, the input device includes a keyboard and mouse.

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