Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural display systems – Tiling or modular adjacent displays
Reexamination Certificate
1998-04-16
2001-09-25
Saras, Steven (Department: 2675)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Plural display systems
Tiling or modular adjacent displays
C361S689000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06295038
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to laptop computers, and more particularly to portable computers for use in the presentation of information to selected observers in addition to the operator of the computer.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Computers, particularly laptop computers, in combination with selected peripheral equipment have been designed in the past for utilization by the computer operators to make presentations to groups of observers such as pupils and the like. The techniques utilized when operating such computers are intended for the presentation of selected materials, viewable by the operator on the computer display screen, to several individuals or groups on secondary or supplemental display screens that are large enough for the entire group to observe. Such techniques are common for the presentation of materials in seminars, sales meetings, or similar gatherings wherein it is the intention of the computer operator to display the information available to him on the display screen to a group.
Such computers, and the implementing software together with the necessary peripheral equipment are usually relatively bulky and very expensive. Further, such apparatus and presentation techniques are inappropriate when the presentation is to be made to only one or two observers in addition to the operator. For example, when an operator wishes to display the contents of his computer display screen to another person or observer seated at the same table, it is necessary for the observer to either look over the operator's shoulder or to sit adjacent to the operator so that both individuals may share the same view of the display screen This situation is not entirely acceptable in most sales-type presentations wherein the operator and the observer are not working together or are in an relationship of salesperson/prospective purchaser.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a laptop computer system for use in the presentation of information to observers in addition to the operator of the computer.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a laptop computer having a duplicate display positioned to permit both an operator and an observer to simultaneously view the same information while seated in a conventional opposing position at a common table or desk.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a laptop computer incorporating a duplicate display constructed to permit the positioning of the displays in opposite directions to thereby permit simultaneous viewing of the displayed information by the operator and observer.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art as the description thereof proceeds.
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Saras Steven
Schmeiser Olsen & Watts
Spencer William C.
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