Inventors:
George R. Pariza - St. Charles IL
Alexander Gruzen - Houston TX
Michael J. Chroback - Cypress TX
Gary L. Riechmann - Houston TX
Gokalp Bayramoglu - Houston TX
Henry M. D'Souza - Cypress TX
Valiuddin Ali - Houston TX
Assignee:
Compaq Computer Corporation - Houston TX
International Classification:
G09G 500
Abstract:
A computer system includes a monitor having a universal serial bus (USB) interface for connecting with a base system. Multiple button and LED controls are conveniently placed on a front bezel of the monitor. As the buttons are actuated, commands are passed to the base system via the USB. An on-screen display button causes an application to be launched on the base system for modifying screen attributes stored in a monitor controller in the monitor. A USB controller in the monitor updates the monitor controller via the USB. A multifunction audio dial is toggled by a bezel button between volume, bass and treble functions. The USB controller is also operable to provide a sustain a blinking LED even while the base system is in a sleep mode. LEDs on the front bezel indicate monitor and base system power status.