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Method and apparatus for magnifying display data generated in a computer system using an overhead projector

Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1991-07-15
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Granted: 1992-08-11
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Expires: 2011-07-15
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Abstract

Abstract To magnify display data generated by a lap-top type computer using a magnifying display unit having a transmission type liquid crystal display (LCD) and an overhead projector (OHP) apparatus, a display control apparatus is set between the lap-top type computer and the magnifying display unit. The display control apparatus is connected via an interface to the lap-top type computer. The display data is stored in the display control apparatus. The stored display data is output to the LCD in a predetermined timing so that it is magnified by the OHP apparatus.

Inventors

  • 👤 Kiyoshi Kinoshita

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 19:08
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/14; G06F3/147; G09; G09G; G09G2360/00; G09G2360/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim 75 words
A magnification-display system for a computer system for generating display data, comprising: first display means for displaying the display data when the display data is generated in the computer system; interface means for transmitting the display data generated in the computer system; second display means for displaying the display data transmitted by the interface means; and magnification-display means, including an overhead projector, for magnifying and displaying the display data displayed on the second display means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 75 words
A magnification-display system for a computer system for generating display data, comprising: first display means for displaying the display data when the display data is generated in the computer system; interface means for transmitting the display data generated in the computer system; second display means for displaying the display data transmitted by the interface means; and magnification-display means, including an overhead projector, for magnifying and displaying the display data displayed on the second display means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 18 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the second display means includes a transmission type liquid crystal display.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 39 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the interface means includes: storing means for storing the display data generated in the computer system, and drive-controlling means for controlling the second display means in accordance with the stored display data.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 29 words
The system according to claim 3, wherein the interface means further comprises timing-controlling means for controlling the storing means and the drive-controlling means in accordance with a predetermined timing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 17 words
A magnification-display system according to claim 1, wherein said first display means comprises a flat panel display.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 25 words
A magnification-display system according to claim 1, further comprising: bus means for transferring the display data to the computer system and to the interface means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim 112 words
A method of displaying and magnifying data for a computer system having a first display device and being connectable to a second display device, comprising the steps of: generating display data in the computer system; displaying the display data on the first display device; outputting the display data to the second display device; displaying the display data on the second display device; and magnifying and displaying the display data displayed on the second display device, wherein said display data is supplied from the computer system to the second display device when sad display data is generated in the computer system and when the second display device is coupled to the computer system.
Claim 9
Independent Claim 112 words
A method of displaying and magnifying data for a computer system having a first display device and being connectable to a second display device, comprising the steps of: generating display data in the computer system; displaying the display data on the first display device; outputting the display data to the second display device; displaying the display data on the second display device; and magnifying and displaying the display data displayed on the second display device, wherein said display data is supplied from the computer system to the second display device when sad display data is generated in the computer system and when the second display device is coupled to the computer system.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 18 words
The method according to claim 7, wherein the outputting step includes the step of storing the display data.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 116 words
A display system comprising: a computer including a bus, a display screen, a first memory for storing data sent through the bus, a first display controller for controlling display of the data on the display screen, and an expansion interface connected to the bus; a display control apparatus connected to the expansion interface and including a second memory for storing the data sent through the bus and the expansion interface, and a second memory controller for outputting the data from the display control apparatus; a transmission type liquid crystal display for displaying the data sent from the second display controller; and an overhead projector for magnifying the data displayed on the transmission type liquid crystal display.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 116 words
A display system comprising: a computer including a bus, a display screen, a first memory for storing data sent through the bus, a first display controller for controlling display of the data on the display screen, and an expansion interface connected to the bus; a display control apparatus connected to the expansion interface and including a second memory for storing the data sent through the bus and the expansion interface, and a second memory controller for outputting the data from the display control apparatus; a transmission type liquid crystal display for displaying the data sent from the second display controller; and an overhead projector for magnifying the data displayed on the transmission type liquid crystal display.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 14 words
The display system according to claim 9, wherein the computer is a lap-top computer.

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1995-08-11 1996-02-10 1996-08-11 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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