Method of controlling keyboard input in a multifunctional image display
AssigneeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
InventorJung-Soo Suh
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method for controlling input from a computer keyboard, in non-monitor mode, in a multifunctional image display apparatus having the function of a TV and computer monitor. The disclosed control method includes the steps of sensing commands input via the key input unit, determining output mode of the monitor, displaying the current mode indicator on the monitor according to the output mode of the monitor by communicating with the monitor after recognizing commands from the key input unit, and executing input commands if the output mode of the monitor is a PC mode and canceling input commands if the output mode of the monitor is not a PC mode.
Claims8
A method of controlling key input in a multifunctional product capable of receiving outside signalssaid multifunctional product having a key input unit, a monitor, and a main unit the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) sensing commands input via the key input unit;
- (b) determining an output mode of the monitor;
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- (c) processing an input command by the main unit according to the output mode of the monitor by communicating with the monitor after sensing the command input from the key input unit.
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