Patent ID: 8135889
Filing Date: 2012-03-13
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method providing single user-interface control of multiple computers and displays, said method comprising: generating a configuration map that maps mouse position of a computer mouse to display position of at least two computers, wherein said configuration map defines relative display regions of said at least two computers and absolute display regions of said at least two computers; storing said configuration map in a computer keyboard device operatively connected to said computer mouse and said at least two computers; automatically tracking a current mouse position of said computer mouse using said computer keyboard device as a user manipulates said computer mouse; automatically associating said current mouse position with one of said at least two computers according to said configuration map using said computer keyboard device; automatically transmitting said current mouse position, any current mouse command, and any current keyboard command to said associated computer via a direct communication link between said computer keyboard device and said associated computer; and said associated computer automatically responding to said current mouse position, said any current mouse command, and said any current keyboard command.