Display control device incorporating an auxiliary display
July 6, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesApparatus for combining a video signal with graphics and text from a computer Remote control hand apparatus for operating different modules Input device for a display system using phase-encoded signals Data compression technique for reconfigurable remote control apparatus Television tuning system allowing rapid response to user initiated commands Black and white monitoring system for use in a remote controller Patent #: 5003396 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 908937 filed on 07/06/1992US Classes:345/2.2, Presentation of similar images340/825.62, Serial348/734, Remote control434/350Response of plural examinees communicated to monitor or recorder by electrical signalsExaminersPrimary: Oberley, Alvin E.Assistant: Nguyen, Chau Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG09G 003/02AbstractA method for controlling a system for presenting to an audience images on a primary display or displays that incorporates a auxiliary monitor. The auxiliary monitor may be used in a variety of ways to assist in the presentation of information on the primary display. The preferred embodiment of the present invention contains a hand-held display control including an array of key switches providing control of the main monitor and an auxiliary monitor allowing the operator to view any one of several options. These options include a duplicate of the image being displayed on the main monitor, the next image to be displayed on the main monitor, any other image available from the image generator, a list of the images available from the image generator, and notes associated with each image or with the entire presentation.Field of SearchRadio linkWireless link With multidigit encoder Actuated by physical projection Variable key legends Response of plural examinees communicated to monitor or recorder by electrical signals Electrical means for recording examinee's response Hand-held element insertable to different depths in apertures respectively representing right and wrong answers | |
