Display controller architecture for portable computers

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2005-01-14

2008-09-09

Mengistu, Amare (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Plural display systems

Diverse systems

C345S002100, C345S001200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07423610

ABSTRACT:
A dual display mode portable computer is disclosed. The portable computer includes a flat-panel display, and a display controller for outputting an internal video signal to the flat panel display. The portable computer further includes means for receiving an external video signal, and a multiplexer for outputting the internal video signal to the flat-panel display during a first display mode, and for outputting the external video signal to the flat-panel display during a second display mode, thereby enabling the portable computer to act as a display device for an external computer.

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