摘要 |
A system for making display adjustments in a monitor (13) connected to a general-purpose computer (11) converts user inputs at the host computer (11) to digital commands and data words, and places the commands as serial packets on the VSYNC line (43) to the monitor (13). A controller (49) in the monitor (13) receives the serial packets and controls adjustment circuitry (52) in the monitor (13) to adjust display characteristics according to the commands received. Adjustments include adjustments to brightness, contrast, display position on a monitor screen, display size and aspect ratio, and commands may include commands to switch display modes, and in some cases to signal the monitor (13) to assume alternative power-using modes, such as a standby mode.
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