18096847. SOURCE DEVICE AND SINK DEVICE FOR SHARING EXPANDED SCREEN, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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SOURCE DEVICE AND SINK DEVICE FOR SHARING EXPANDED SCREEN, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME
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SOURCE DEVICE AND SINK DEVICE FOR SHARING EXPANDED SCREEN, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18096847 titled 'SOURCE DEVICE AND SINK DEVICE FOR SHARING EXPANDED SCREEN, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a source device that can transmit an expanded screen to a sink device through wireless communication. This expanded screen is displayed on the sink device's display in addition to the first screen displayed on the source device's display, effectively expanding the task space of the source device.
- The source device identifies the screen focused by an input device connected to it, whether it's the first screen on the source device or the second screen on the sink device.
- Based on the display mode of the sink device and the focused screen, the source device switches its processing scheme to handle input events generated by the input device.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in multi-screen setups, where the source device can extend its display onto a sink device to provide a larger workspace.
- It can be applied in collaborative environments, allowing multiple users to work together on different screens simultaneously.
Problems Solved
- Expands the task space of the source device by utilizing the display of a connected sink device.
- Enables seamless switching of processing schemes based on the focused screen and display mode.
Benefits
- Provides a more efficient and flexible workflow by expanding the available screen space.
- Enhances collaboration by allowing multiple users to interact with different screens simultaneously.
- Simplifies the management of input events by dynamically adjusting the processing scheme based on the focused screen and display mode.
Original Abstract Submitted
An example source device includes a wireless communication module, a memory, and a processor. The processor may transmit an expanded screen, generated by the source device to be displayed on a sink device connected to the source device, to the sink device through the wireless communication module. The expanded screen may be a screen displayed on a display of the sink device in association with a first screen displayed on a display of the source device to expand a task space of the source device. The source device may identify a screen focused by an input device connected to the source device among the first screen displayed on the display of the source device and a second screen displayed on the display of the sink device. The source device may switch a processing scheme to process an input event generated by the input device, based on at least one of a display mode of the sink device or whether the focused screen is the first screen or the second screen.
