Patent ID: 6100886
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: G09G

Abstract:
A help service function control device added to a multi-sync (or multimode) monitor of a personal computer, comprising:circuitry including a micro controller and software implemented by the micro controller, said circuitry and software being arranged to manage operation and adjustment of a connected monitor, and also to produce a function selection message and a level adjustment message which assists a user in providing appropriate inputs as necessary for managing the operation and adjustment control of the connected monitor;a control switch unit havinng at least two control switches for causing said micro controller to produce said function selection message and said level adjustment message respectively;an on-screen display controlled by said micro controller to produce characters and signs, and to output produced characters and signs to a video pre-amplifier, permitting a help service message to be displayed on a video display, wherein said help service message include installation procedures, adjustment procedures, and specifications of said monitor; andmemory means for providing access to set data when said micro controller is a function selection or level adjustment.