Technology Overview

DisplayLink is the pioneer of network display technology that creates simple connections between computers and multiple monitors – via USB, making the benefits of expanded visual workspace available to everyone.  Our patent-pending technology allows for high resolution, full 32-bit color graphics playback from just about any PC on up to six monitors of just about any shape and size.  Here’s how we do it:
  
1. DisplayLink software is installed on your PC and uses the CPU and GPU to automatically process and interpret the graphical commands from the operating system.

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2. The graphics are compressed using the unique DisplayLink adaptive technology that automatically balances compression methods based on the content, available CPU power, and USB bandwidth.

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3. Compressed data packets are sent over the USB cable as quickly as possible to keep a very interactive user experience.

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4. A high speed DisplayLink chip embedded in the monitor, docking station, or adapter decodes the compressed data back into video or graphics data.

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