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Method and machine-accessible medium for controlling multiple processing units with a single input device

US7656387B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2008
Grant dateFeb 2, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2028

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

Abstract

A method and a machine-accessible medium 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 an embodiment, the input device includes a keyboard and mouse.

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