Option menu for use with a computer management system

Abstract

A method for improving video quality of a video stream. The method decodes the video stream and generates subblocks of video data from the video stream. The method then removes effects of subblock boundaries from previous deblocking. Each subblock is then smoothed to create pixel values and optionally, subblocks are merged if a predetermined quality is not achieved from the smoothing analysis. The pixels values are filled into each pixel position in the subblock. The subblocks are deblocked and then at least one subblock is outputted to a rendering device.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 10 / 734,602, filed on Dec. 12, 2003, entitled “OPTION MENU FOR USE WITH A COMPUTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM,” which is incorporated herein by reference. This application also relates to co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, filed on ______, entitled “OPTION MENU FOR USE WITH A COMPUTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.”FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to an option menu for use with a computer management system. Specifically, the enhanced video display of the present invention combines or organizes multiple video signals to provide a single option menu video display having more colors, more characters, and / or a larger size than traditional option menus. Although the present invention may be utilized in many applications, it is described herein to create an option menu that is incorporated within a computer / server management system. That is, the enhanced vide...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a computer management system that allows a user to access and control multiple computers using a single set of peripheral devices. The system includes an option menu that can be activated by entering predetermined commands, and a matrix switching unit that connects the peripheral devices to the computers. The option menu can be larger and contain more characters and colors than standard video displays, and can be compatible with different operating systems and communication protocols. The system allows for flexibility and efficiency in identifying and selecting connected computers, and can be used with a variety of cabling mechanisms. The technical effects of the invention include improved management of computer networks and increased flexibility and efficiency in accessing and controlling multiple computers."

Problems solved by technology

Generally, the cables that connect such peripheral devices to the respective electrical connector are approximately six (6) feet in length, thereby limiting the distance from the computer at which the peripheral devices may be located.

Alternatively, the devices may communicate wirelessly, however, the wireless signal similarly degrades as distance between the computer and the devices increases.

However, one skilled in the art may readily appreciate that separating a computer from its peripheral devices by substantial distances is likely to increase cabling costs.

In addition, signals such as cursor control device, keyboard, video, or audio signals degrade when transmitted over distances greater than fifteen (15) feet resulting in decreased reliability of keyboard and cursor control device commands, and lower quality video and audio output.

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