System and method for managing context data in a single...

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2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Bella, Matthew C. (Department: 2676)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics display memory system

C345S001100, C345S001300, C345S004000, C715S778000, C715S781000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06917362

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is generally directed to a system and method for managing context information in a graphics system having multiple displays configured as a single logical screen (SLS). In accordance with one embodiment a system is provided comprising a single device driver coupled to directly communicate with display hardware of at least two displays, a graphics API (application program interface) for communicating graphics information to the single device driver, a memory configured to store context information, the memory in communication with the single device driver, and a mechanism configured to direct context data from the memory to the display hardware of one of the displays.

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