Compaq Computer Corporation, Inc.

Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.p.

Thomas J Brase

Drew S Johnson

Mark P Vaughan

William H Ellis

John W Frederick

Kevin J Brusky

Derrill L Sturgeon

Brian V Belmont

Christopher A Howard

Donald K Zickefoose

Mark P Vaughn

A computer convergence system includes a convergence functionality module, a computer, and a display device. The convergence functionality module includes a first input for receiving a first video signal and a second input for receiving a second video signal. The computer is coupled to the convergence functionality module and receives therefrom indications of the first video signal received at the first input port and indications of said second video signal received at the second input port. The computer includes a controller for controlling the mapping of the indications of the first video signal to the primary video viewing surface, and further controls the mapping of the indications of the second video signal to either the second video viewing surface or the data acquisition destination.

Computer convergence device controller for managing disparate video sources

A electronic convergence device system comprising a computer for generating indications of a first mode of operation and for generating indications of a second mode of operation, and an output device coupled to the computer to receive the indications of the first and second modes of operation, which output device is provided for at least alternately outputting the indications of the first and second modes of operation, based on a user/viewer selection.

Device with converged functionality

Apparatus, and an associated method, selects parameters determinative of video display characteristics of video displays displayable upon a video monitor. The parameters, such as brightness and contrast parameters, are stored at the video display monitor. The video display monitor is connected to a computer system unit. During booting operations, the video display parameters are retrieved by the computer system unit and selectably used to determine the video display characteristics of video displays displayable upon the video display monitor.

Apparatus and associated method for selecting video display parameter of a computer-system, video display monitor

A DVD assembly, and an associated method, for a convergent device, such as a television converged into a computer. The DVD assembly is integrated into the convergent device to facilitate ease of user control over operation of the DVD assembly. Common control interfaces which include the 'look and feel' of the control interfaces otherwise used by the convergent device simplify operational control over operation of the DVD assembly.

DVD assembly, and associated apparatus, for a convergent device

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Houston, TX, United States of America

Thomas J Brase