Abstract: A keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switch implements a picture-in-picture (PIP) function to allow desktop images from multiple computers to be displayed on the user console monitor. The KVM switch switches a first one of the multiple computers to the user console in a manner. The KVM switch further establishes a desktop sharing and remote control relationship between the first computer and each of the other computers, so that the first computer acts as a client which can see the desktop of the other computers (servers) and control them. The desktop images of the other computers are displayed on the console monitor as windows, which can be moved and re-sized. Audio data from the other computer are also transmitted to the user console. The PIP function is primarily implemented in software and no special video processing hardware is required in the KVM switch.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe an interactive display system and method for using the same. In one embodiment, an interactive display system includes a KVM switch system and a display panel. The KVM switch system has an input port and a plurality of output ports. The output port is configured to be coupled to computer servers. The display panel is coupled to the input port of the KVM switch system. The display panel includes a first zone for displaying video information, a second zone comprising a keyboard, and a third zone comprising a plurality of buttons.

Abstract: A keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switch implements a picture-in-picture (PIP) function to allow desktop images from multiple computers to be displayed on the user console monitor. The KVM switch switches a first one of the multiple computers to the user console in a manner. The KVM switch further establishes a desktop sharing and remote control relationship between the first computer and each of the other computers, so that the first computer acts as a client which can see the desktop of the other computers (servers) and control them. The desktop images of the other computers are displayed on the console monitor as windows, which can be moved and re-sized. Audio data from the other computer are also transmitted to the user console. The PIP function is primarily implemented in software and no special video processing hardware is required in the KVM switch.

Abstract: A method of transferring data among computers coupled to a switch device is described. The switch device is configured to switch an access between the computers. In this method, data is received from a first computer and transferred to each clipboard of the computers by the switch device by a first user command.