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Screen Switcher

A screen switcher, also known as a display switcher or multi-monitor switcher, is a device or software application that allows users to control which display(s) are active and how content is distributed across multiple monitors connected to a single computer or multiple computers.

Material

Screen switchers can be implemented in hardware or software.

• Hardware Switchers: These are physical devices containing electronic components like integrated circuits, processors, and video ports (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, etc.). They often feature a metal casing for durability and heat dissipation.
• Software Switchers: These are applications running on an operating system that utilize the computer's existing graphics processing capabilities.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a screen switcher is to enhance productivity, simplify workflows, and manage multiple displays efficiently. They address the limitations of standard operating system display management, particularly in complex setups.

Function

Screen switchers provide functionalities such as:

• Switching: Rapidly change which monitor displays the active application or desktop.
• Window Management: Organize and position windows across multiple screens. Advanced features include snapping windows to predefined locations, tiling, and remembering window arrangements.
• Virtual Desktops: Create and manage multiple virtual desktops on each monitor, effectively expanding the available workspace.
• Profiles: Save and load different monitor configurations for various tasks or applications.
• Keyboard/Mouse Control: Seamlessly move the cursor between monitors and manage input devices across multiple screens.
• Hotkeys: Assign keyboard shortcuts for quick access to switching, window management, and profile loading.
• Content Distribution: Extend, duplicate, or mirror content across connected displays.

Usage Scenarios

• Professional Workstations: Used by programmers, video editors, financial analysts, and designers who require extensive screen real estate.
• Gaming: Allows gamers to play games on multiple monitors or manage game information on a secondary display.
• Control Rooms: Used in surveillance, broadcasting, and industrial control applications to monitor and manage multiple video feeds and data sources.
• Presentations: Simplify switching between presentation slides, notes, and other materials on multiple screens.
• Home Office: Enhance productivity for users who work with multiple applications simultaneously.

Common Types

• Hardware KVM Switchers (Keyboard, Video, Mouse): Allow control of multiple computers with a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Some models support multiple monitors per computer.
• DisplayPort/HDMI Switchers: Allow switching between multiple video sources connected to a single display.
• Software-Based Switchers:
  • DisplayFusion: A popular commercial software solution with advanced window management, virtual desktops, and customization options.
  • Ultramon: Another commercial software switcher known for its multi-monitor taskbars and window management features.
  • Actual Multiple Monitors: Offers a range of features including virtual desktops, window management, and multi-monitor taskbars.
  • Built-in Operating System Features: Windows and macOS have basic multi-monitor support, including window snapping and display arrangement, but these features are often less powerful than dedicated switcher software.
• Virtual Desktop Software: While not strictly screen switchers, applications like VirtuaWin (Windows) and Synergy (cross-platform) provide virtual desktop management that can enhance multi-monitor workflows.

Based on the provided information, a “screen switcher” can be interpreted as a device related to display modules or electric control boards equipped with display apparatus. Here's a breakdown of potentially relevant HS codes:

• 8524111000: This code covers flat panel display modules, without drivers or control circuits, of liquid crystals. This could apply if the screen switcher is a basic display component without integrated electronics.

  • Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8524: Electrical machinery and equipment having individual functions, not elsewhere specified or included.
  • Subheading 852411: Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens.
  • Subheading 85241110: Without drivers or controls circuits Of liquid crystals.
  • Tax Rate: Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 20.0%, Total tariff: 45.0%.

• 8524119000: This code also covers flat panel display modules, without drivers or control circuits, but categorized as "Other". This would apply if the screen switcher is a flat panel display module of liquid crystals that doesn't fall under the more specific 8524111000 classification.

  • Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8524: Electrical machinery and equipment having individual functions, not elsewhere specified or included.
  • Subheading 852411: Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens.
  • Subheading 85241190: Other.
  • Tax Rate: Base tariff: 4.5%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 20.0%, Total tariff: 32.0%.

• 8537108000: This code covers boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of chapter 90, specifically touch-sensitive data input devices (so-called "touch screens") without display capabilities, for incorporation into apparatus having a display.

  • Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, etc.
  • Subheading 853710: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V.
  • Subheading 85371080: Other: Touch-sensitive data input devices (so-called "touch screens") without display capabilities, for incorporation into apparatus having a display.
  • Tax Rate: Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%, Total tariff: 55.0%.

• 8537109170: This code covers boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of chapter 90, categorized as "Other Other".

  • Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, etc.
  • Subheading 853710: For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V.
  • Subheading 8537109170: Other: Other Other.
  • Tax Rate: Base tariff: 2.7%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%, Total tariff: 57.7%.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'screen switcher' are limited, with only the following 4 found.