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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2014
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Pengxiang Zhao, Bellevue, WA (US);
Frank Zheng, Redmond, WA (US);
Robert Zhu, Bellevue, WA (US);
Ying Chin, Bellevue, WA (US);
Zach Zhang, Redmond, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Example apparatus and methods concern a first device (e.g., phone) having a first set of input or output capabilities interacting with a second device(s) (e.g., tablet) having a second set of input or output capabilities. The first device may detect the second device and establish a communication link with the second device. The first device may receive inputs presented at the second device and provide outputs to be presented by the second device. In response to an action (e.g., touch, gesture) on the second device, an application running on the first device may receive an input, which may in turn determine an output that is provided to the second device. The first device may use the second device to provide an input/output experience that is superior to what the first device could provide with its own built-in input/output components. The combination saves energy and reduces computing complexity.