Compaq Computer Corporation, Inc.

Michael J Chroback

Valiuddin Y Ali

Henry M D'Souza

Gokalp Bayramoglu

Gary L Riechmann

Alexander Gruzen

George R Pariza

A computer system includes a monitor having a universal serial bus (USB) interface for connecting with a base system. Multiple button and LED controls are conveniently placed on a front bezel of the monitor. As the buttons are actuated, commands are passed to the base system via the USB. An on-screen display button causes an application to be launched on the base system for modifying screen attributes stored in a monitor controller in the monitor. A USB controller in the monitor updates the monitor controller via the USB. A multifunction audio dial is toggled by a bezel button between volume, bass and treble functions. The USB controller is also operable to provide a sustain a blinking LED even while the base system is in a sleep mode. LEDs on the front bezel indicate monitor and base system power status.

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Cypress, TX, United States of America

Michael J Chroback