Abstract: A system and method are provided for display of a 3D image on a video monitor. A characteristic of each of a plurality of sample LCD panels is measured and a display parameter is calculated based on the measured characteristics. A first 3D image is displayed on one of the sample LCD panels using the calculated display parameter and the displayed image is evaluated. Based on the evaluation, each of the sample LCD panels is assigned to one of a plurality of groups. For each group, a group display parameter is calculated based on the measured characteristics of the panels assigned to the group. A video monitor controller is configured to display a second 3D image on an installation LCD panel. The second 3D image is displayed based on the group display parameters and an indication of a group to which the installation LCD panel is assigned.

Abstract: One embodiment of a field changeable graphics system for a computing device includes a graphics card and an interface assembly. The interface assembly is adapted to interface the graphics card with the motherboard of a computing device, without directly mounting the graphics card to the motherboard. One advantage of the disclosed graphics system is that it enables a computing device user to upgrade the existing device's graphics system. Thus, the user is not forced to purchase an entirely new computing device in order to take advantage of graphics innovations. This advantage is particularly significant for users of portable computing devices, such as laptop computers and PDAs.

Abstract: One embodiment of an edge connector for a field changeable graphics system includes a right angle edge connector having a plurality of contact pins adapted to engage contacts on a graphics card. The edge connector is adapted to interface the graphics card with the motherboard of a computing device, without directly mounting the graphics card to the motherboard. One advantage of the disclosed edge connector is that it is compatible with a plurality of graphics cards and systems, thereby enabling a computing device user to upgrade the existing device's graphics system. Thus, the user is not forced to purchase an entirely new computing device in order to take advantage of graphics innovations. A further advantage of the disclosed edge connector is that it enables upgrades to low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) features, without the need for additional costly devices capable of operating at LVDS data rates.