Access control for a TV/PC convergence device

Details Access control for a TV/PC convergence device Access control for a TV/PC convergence device

1997-01-21

2000-09-12

Maung, Zarni

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network-to-computer interfacing

709229, 348552, G06F 1516

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061191728

ABSTRACT:
A TV/PC convergence device, operable in a television mode, a computer mode and a combination television/computer mode, includes a display, a computer and an interface coupled between the display and the computer. The display receives and displays images in all three modes. The computer executes programs and is operable in the computer mode and the combination television/computer mode. The interface includes a access control device for selectively controlling the switching between the television mode, the computer mode and the combination television/computer mode.

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