Control Device for Multi-GUI Peripheral Association
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current computing arrangements do not allow for the parallel and differentiated use of multiple input- and/or output-devices with a single computer device, as they all interact with the same Graphical User Interface (GUI), limiting multi-user access and tailored user experiences.
Innovation Solution
A computing arrangement with a control device that associates multiple input- and/or output-devices to at least two different GUI instances, enabling true multi-user access and grouping devices into clusters for tailored interactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple input- and/or output-devices are attached to a computer device, then the quantity of peripheral devices increases, but all devices interact with the same GUI instance which limits differentiated usage and multi-user access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single GUI instance into multiple separate GUI instances, where each GUI instance can be independently associated with specific input and/or output devices. This segmentation allows different users to have their own dedicated GUI instance with customized device associations, thereby enabling differentiated usage and true multi-user access without increasing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The control device is designed with multi-functionality to manage the association between devices and GUI instances. It can dynamically assign input and/or output devices to different GUI instances based on user needs, making the system adaptable to various multi-user scenarios while maintaining a unified management interface
2Adaptability or versatility
If all input- and/or output-devices interact with the same GUI, then device compatibility is maintained, but the ability to provide tailored user experiences is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by allowing different GUI instances to have different device associations and configurations. Each GUI instance can be customized with specific input and/or output devices tailored to individual user preferences and requirements, while the control device provides a centralized mechanism to manage these local customizations easily
3Productivity
If multiple GUI instances are introduced to enable parallel device usage, then multi-user access is improved, but the complexity of managing multiple GUI instances increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device serves as an intermediary between multiple GUI instances and the input- and/or output-devices. It manages the associations and communications between them, allowing multiple GUI instances to operate in parallel with different device configurations while the control device handles the complexity of coordination and resource management centrally
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a computing arrangement (10), said computing arrangement (10) comprising a computer device (11), multiple input- and/or output-devices (14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22) attached to said computer device (11). In order to allow the parallel usage of multiple input- and/or output-devices which are attached to a computer device as peripheral devices, the computing arrangement (10) is characterized by a control device (20) for associating said multiple input- and/or output devices (14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22) to at least two different GUI (Graphical User Interface) instances.