US6313880B1
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Display with one or more display windows and placement dependent cursor and function control
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1997-04-03
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Granted: 2001-11-06
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Expires: 2017-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A television with multiple display windows and placement dependent cursor and function control is configured to receive and simultaneously display video and graphics input from multiple devices, including but not limited to personal computers, video cassette recorders, settop boxes, video cameras and video disk players, as well as display video input signals from cable, antenna and satellite sources. The size of each display window is adjustable to encompass a predetermined amount of the display screen of the television. Multiple input windows driven by multiple devices can be viewed simultaneously. One or more cursor control and input devices are used to control the operation of the television and of the devices driving the display windows. The cursor control and input devices control the position of the cursor on the television screen. When the cursor is positioned within one of the input display windows, the cursor control and input devices are used to control the operation of the device driving that input window, through signals sent from the television to the appropriate device. Preferably, the devices are coupled to the television through an IEEE 1394 serial bus network.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott Smyers
- 👤 Hisato Shima
- 👤 Chenchu Chilamakuri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:17
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/44; H04L; H04L12/00; H04L12/28; H04L12/40; H04L12/40052; H04L12/40117; H04N21/00; H04N21/40; H04N21/41; H04N21/4104; H04N21/4122; H04N21/4135; H04N21/422; H04N21/4223; H04N21/43; H04N21/436; H04N21/4363; H04N21/43632; H04N21/443; H04N21/4438; H04N5/445; H04N5/45; H04N5/76; H04N5/765; H04N21/426; H04N5/77; H04N5/775
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of displaying input signals on a display device having a first driving device comprising the steps of: a. establishing a connection between the display device and a second driving device; b. opening a display window on the display device driven by the second driving device; c. determining a current cursor position on the display device; and d. receiving input signals through the display device, transmitting the input signals to the second driving device when the current cursor position is within the display window and transmitting the input signals to the first driving device when the current cursor position is outside the display window yet within the display device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of displaying input signals on a display device having a first driving device comprising the steps of: a. establishing a connection between the display device and a second driving device; b. opening a display window on the display device driven by the second driving device; c. determining a current cursor position on the display device; and d. receiving input signals through the display device, transmitting the input signals to the second driving device when the current cursor position is within the display window and transmitting the input signals to the first driving device when the current cursor position is outside the display window yet within the display device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first driving device is a local driving device resident within the display device and the second driving device is a remote device not resident within the display device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as claimed in claim 2 wherein the remote driving device is a personal computer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 3 wherein the connection between the display device and a second driving device is established through an IEEE 1394 serial bus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as claimed in claim 2 wherein the remote driving device is a consumer electronics device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 5 wherein the connection between the display device and a second driving device is established through an IEEE 1394 serial bus.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 further comprising the step of controlling the cursor position on the display device based on input signals.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as claimed in claim 7 wherein the input signals are received from a wireless mouse device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as claimed in claim 7 wherein the input signals are received from a keyboard device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 8 wherein the connection between the display device and the second driving device is established through an IEEE 1394 serial bus.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the display device is a television.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
105 words
A method of displaying input signals on a display device having a local driving device comprising the steps of: a. establishing a connection between the display device and one or more remote driving devices; b. opening one or more display windows on the display device driven by a corresponding one of the one or more remote driving devices; c. determining a current cursor position on the display device; and d. receiving input signals through the display device and transmitting the input signals to the corresponding one of the one or more remote driving devices when the current cursor position is within the corresponding display window.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
105 words
A method of displaying input signals on a display device having a local driving device comprising the steps of: a. establishing a connection between the display device and one or more remote driving devices; b. opening one or more display windows on the display device driven by a corresponding one of the one or more remote driving devices; c. determining a current cursor position on the display device; and d. receiving input signals through the display device and transmitting the input signals to the corresponding one of the one or more remote driving devices when the current cursor position is within the corresponding display window.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as claimed in claim 12 further comprising the step of controlling the cursor position on the display device based on input signals.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as claimed in claim 12 wherein the connection between the display device and the one or more remote driving devices is established through an IEEE 1394 serial bus.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as claimed in claim 13 wherein the input signals are received from a wireless mouse device.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as claimed in claim 14 wherein the input signals are received from a keyboard device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as claimed in claim 14 wherein the remote driving device is a personal computer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as claimed in claim 17 wherein the display device is a television.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
121 words
A display system having a local driving device for displaying signals comprising: a. a display device including an input detection device for determining a current cursor position on the display device; b. one or more remote driving devices coupled to the display device for establishing a connection between the display device and the remote driving devices, wherein a display window is opened on the display device for each successful connection; and c. an input device for providing control signals and input to the display device, wherein the control signals and input are transmitted from the display device to an appropriate one of the remote driving devices when the current cursor position is within the display window of the remote driving device.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
121 words
A display system having a local driving device for displaying signals comprising: a. a display device including an input detection device for determining a current cursor position on the display device; b. one or more remote driving devices coupled to the display device for establishing a connection between the display device and the remote driving devices, wherein a display window is opened on the display device for each successful connection; and c. an input device for providing control signals and input to the display device, wherein the control signals and input are transmitted from the display device to an appropriate one of the remote driving devices when the current cursor position is within the display window of the remote driving device.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display system as claimed in claim 19 wherein the input device is a wireless mouse device.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display system as claimed in claim 20 wherein the input device is used to control the current cursor position.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
28 words
The display system as claimed in claim 21 wherein the one or more remote driving devices are coupled to the display device by an IEEE 1394 serial bus.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
The display system as claimed in claim 22 wherein the display device is a television.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
The display system as claimed in claim 23 wherein the local driving device is resident within the display system and the remote driving device is not resident within the display device.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
116 words
A display device for displaying signals from one or more driving devices comprising: a. an interface circuit configured for coupling to one or more driving devices, thereby establishing a connection between the display device and the driving devices, wherein a display window is opened on the display device for each successful connection; b. an input detection circuit for determining a current cursor position on the display device; and c. an input device for providing control signals and input to the display device, wherein the control signals and input are transmitted from the display device to an appropriate one of the driving devices when the current cursor position is within the display window of the driving device.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
116 words
A display device for displaying signals from one or more driving devices comprising: a. an interface circuit configured for coupling to one or more driving devices, thereby establishing a connection between the display device and the driving devices, wherein a display window is opened on the display device for each successful connection; b. an input detection circuit for determining a current cursor position on the display device; and c. an input device for providing control signals and input to the display device, wherein the control signals and input are transmitted from the display device to an appropriate one of the driving devices when the current cursor position is within the display window of the driving device.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display device as claimed in claim 25 wherein the input device is used to control the current cursor position.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display device as claimed in claim 26 wherein the input device is a wireless mouse device.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
16 words
The display device as claimed in claim 26 wherein the input device is a keyboard device.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
27 words
The display device as claimed in claim 27 wherein the interface circuit is an IEEE 1394 serial bus interface circuit and includes an IEEE 1394 physical connection.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
137 words
A display system for displaying video and graphics signals comprising: a. a television including an input detection device for determining a current cursor position on the television; b. a personal computer driving device coupled to the television by an IEEE 1394 serial bus for establishing a connection between the television and the personal computer, wherein a display window is opened on the television for the personal computer; and c. an input device for providing control signals and input to the television, wherein the control signals and input are transmitted from the television to the personal computer when the current cursor position is within the display window controlled by the personal computer and the control signals and input are transmitted directly to the television when the current cursor position is outside the display window yet within the television.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
137 words
A display system for displaying video and graphics signals comprising: a. a television including an input detection device for determining a current cursor position on the television; b. a personal computer driving device coupled to the television by an IEEE 1394 serial bus for establishing a connection between the television and the personal computer, wherein a display window is opened on the television for the personal computer; and c. an input device for providing control signals and input to the television, wherein the control signals and input are transmitted from the television to the personal computer when the current cursor position is within the display window controlled by the personal computer and the control signals and input are transmitted directly to the television when the current cursor position is outside the display window yet within the television.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display system as claimed in claim 30 wherein the input device is a wireless mouse device.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
16 words
The display system as claimed in claim 30 wherein the input device is a keyboard device.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display system as claimed in claim 31 wherein the input device is used to control the current cursor position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-11-05 | 2009-05-07 | 2009-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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