УПРАВЛЕНИЕ ЭНЕРГИЕЙ БАТАРЕИ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат - обеспечение управления мощностью батареи при низких температурах. Контроллер содержит логическую схему для приема показателя температуры для электронного устройства, подключаемого к первой батарее, содержащей химический состав на основе ионов лития, и второй батареей, содержащей химический состав на основе литий трифторхлоробората; для активации электронного устройства используя первую батарею, когда показатель температуры выше, чем пороговое значение; и для воплощения процедуры управления питанием, когда показатель температуры ниже, чем пороговое значение, при этом процедура управления питанием содержит активацию электронного устройства используя вторую батарею. 4 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

УЗЕЛ ЭКРАНА ДИСПЛЕЯ И ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Изобретение относится к узлу экрана дисплея и электронному устройству. Техническим результатом является обеспечение более точного управления яркостью экрана дисплея в соответствии с воспринимаемыми точными данными, что обеспечивает удобство для использования пользователем. Предложен узел экрана дисплея, который включает в себя экран дисплея и датчик окружающего освещения. Датчик окружающего освещения расположен с внутренней стороны экрана дисплея, ориентирован к периферии экрана дисплея и выполнен с возможностью воспринимать интенсивность окружающего света, падающего на датчик окружающего освещения с периферии экрана дисплея, при этом датчик окружающего освещения выполнен с возможностью воспринимать интенсивность окружающего света во втором направлении, при этом первое направление имеет внутренний угол относительно второго направления, и внутренний угол составляет менее 135 градусов и более 45 градусов. 2 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 14 ил.

СХЕМА ПОДАЧИ ЭЛЕКТРОПИТАНИЯ ДЛЯ ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ ВИДЕОДИСПЛЕЯ

Схема электропитания для устройства видеодисплея обладает возможностью уменьшения ненужного потребления мощности, вызванного его потреблением схемой коррекции коэффициента мощности во время управления дисплеем, для получения технического результата - уменьшения потребляемой мощности. Схема подачи электропитания включает часть с выпрямителем, часть коррекции коэффициента мощности, часть управления для установки необходимости управления дисплеем с целью уменьшения потребления мощности видеодисплея и для передачи сигнала управления, а также коммутирующую часть для управления работой части коррекции коэффициента мощности в соответствии с сигналом управления, передаваемым от части управления. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ЕГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Устройство, содержащееустройство для выполнения операций, выполненное с возможностью проведения заданной операции;первый главный контроллер, выполненный с возможностью управления работой устройства для выполнения операций в нормальном режиме и нахождения в состоянии энергосбережения в режиме ожидания;приемник входного сигнала, выполненный с возможностью приема входного сигнала;второй главный контроллер, выполненный с возможностью обработки входного сигнала и нахождения в состоянии энергосбережения в режиме ожидания; исубконтроллер, выполненный с возможностью управления вторым главным контроллером для обработки входного сигнала после приема входного сигнала в режиме ожидания,причем второй главный контроллер обрабатывает принятый входной сигнал согласно сигналу управления субконтроллера, управляет первым главным контроллером для работы в нормальном режиме, когда входной сигнал соответствует переходу в нормальный режим, и возвращается в состояние энергосбережения в режиме ожидания, когда ...

СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНОЙ РАСПРЕДЕЛЕННОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ СЕНСОРНЫХ ДАННЫХ И УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ОБЛАСТЯМИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

... 1. Система, содержащая:контроллер периферийного оборудования, предназначенный для того, чтобы обеспечивать интерфейс с контроллером сенсорного оборудования и передавать на контроллер сенсорного оборудования информацию соответствия, причем информация соответствия включает в себя идентификационную информацию некоторой первичной области дисплея системы и некоторой вторичной области этого дисплея;контроллер сенсорного оборудования, сопряженный с контроллером периферийного оборудования и включающий в себя некоторую первую логику для того, чтобы отфильтровывать сенсорные данные, принятые от сенсорного устройства, в случае, когда эти сенсорные данные соответствуют прикосновению пользователя в пределах вторичной области, и передавать сенсорные данные контроллеру периферийного оборудования в случае, когда эти сенсорные данные соответствуют прикосновению пользователя в пределах первичной области;сенсорное устройство, сопряженное с контроллером сенсорного оборудования, для того, чтобы принимать прикосновение ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ВОСПРОИЗВЕДЕНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Устройство воспроизведения изображений, которое содержит: ! блок воспроизведения изображений, предназначенный для показа неподвижного изображения или движущегося изображения; ! блок получения изображений, предназначенный для получения изображения в направлении, в котором блок воспроизведения изображений показывает неподвижное изображение или движущееся изображение; и ! блок обнаружения лица, предназначенный для осуществления процесса обнаружения лица, в ходе которого через заданные интервалы обнаруживают лицо пользователя, которое содержится на изображении, полученном блоком получения изображений, ! причем заданные интервалы изменяются в соответствии с тем, содержится или нет лицо пользователя на изображении, полученном блоком получения изображений, и, ! когда обнаруженное лицо в целом или его части не изменяет положение в течение заданного промежутка времени в ходе процесса обнаружения лица, блок обнаружения лица не считает обнаруженное лицо лицом пользователя. ! 2. Устройство воспроизведения ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ И ПРОГРАММА

... 1. Устройство обработки информации, содержащее:первый модуль обработки графики, имеющий первый уровень графической производительности;второй модуль обработки графики, имеющий второй уровень графической производительности выше первого уровня графической производительности;контроллер, выполненный с возможностью выбора первого модуля обработки графики или второго модуля обработки графики посредством определения выполнено ли устройство обработки информации с возможностью вывода данных с первым уровнем графической производительности или вторым уровнем графической производительности, и определения, подано ли электропитание на устройство обработки информации от батареи или от внешнего источника электропитания.2. Устройство обработки информации по п.1, дополнительно содержащее:интерфейс, совместимый со вторым уровнем графической производительности.3. Устройство обработки информации по п.2, в котором контроллер выполнен с возможностью определения, что устройство обработки информации выполнено с ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Optimieren von Systembatterielebensdauer für statische oder halbstatische Bildbetrachtungsnutzungsmodelle

Ein Computersystem, welches aufweist: Einen Graphikprozessor, einen Anzeigecontroller, der einen anzeigelokalen Framebuffer aufweist, eine Anzeigevorrichtung und einen Speicher. Der Speicher speichert Anweisungen, die, wenn sie durch das Computersystem ausgeführt werden, ein Verfahren durchführen, um einen Energieverwaltungszustand zu betreten. Das Verfahren weist das Detektieren auf, dass das Computersystem inaktiv ist und einen optionalen Annäherungsdetektor zum Bestimmen, wenn ein Benutzer vor dem System anwesend ist. Wenn das Computersystem inaktiv ist und der Benutzer in der Nähe des Systems, wird der anzeigelokale Framebuffer aktiviert. Anzeigeinformationen, die durch den Graphikprozessor übertragen werden, werden in dem anzeigelokalen Framebuffer gespeichert. Anfänglich wird ein Energiereduktionszustand für das Graphikuntersystem, einschließlich des graphischen Prozessors initiiert, und die Anzeigevorrichtung wird in einen Selbstaktualisierungszustand gesetzt, wobei die Anzeige von ...

Monitor für einen PC und mit mindestens einem Steckverbinder für ein Videosignal

Der Monitor für einen PC (50) und mit mindestens einem Vielfach-Steckverbinder (58) für ein Bildsignal, das über ein Videokabel (56) geliefert wird, welches den Monitor (60) mit dem PC (50) verbindet, sowie mit einer Netzleitung (76) einer Spannungsversorgung, hat ein Relais (72), das mindestens einen Schaltkontakt (74) und einen Aktuator (70) hat. Der Schaltkontakt (74) ist in die Netzleitung (76) eingefügt und unterbricht diese wahlweise oder nicht. Der Aktuator (70) ist mit demjenigen Vielfach-Steckanschluss des Vielfach-Steckverbinders (58) verbunden, der normalerweise eine 5 Volt Gleichspannung liefert.

Bildaufnahmevorrichtung und Steuerverfahren für diese

Eine Bildaufnahmevorrichtung umfasst eine Anzeigeeinheit, die eine Anzeigerichtung auf zumindest eine von einer Bildaufnahmerichtung einer Bildaufnahmeeinheit oder einer entgegengesetzten Richtung ändert, eine Energiespareinheit, die eine Energiesparfunktion zur Reduzierung eines Energieverbrauchs in Erwiderung darauf ausführt, dass eine Periode, in der eine Bedienung von einem Benutzer nicht angenommen wurde, eine Schwelle überschreitet, und eine Steuereinheit, die eine Steuerung durchführt, so dass die Schwelle zu einer Zeit, zu der die Anzeigerichtung die Bildaufnahmerichtung ist, länger eingestellt ist als die Schwelle zu einer Zeit, zu der die Anzeigerichtung die entgegengesetzte Richtung ist.

Determination of display device power consumption

Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to determination of display device power consumption. In example embodiments, an operating parameter of a display device of a computing device is received, which, in some embodiments, may be a current level of brightness of the display device. A level of power consumption of the display device may then be determined based on the operating parameter.

Power conservation for mobile device displays

Dynamic information adaptation for a computing device having multiple power modes

Display Control

Content based dynamic control methods and systems for display brightness

Organic light-emitting diode (oled) display panel and controlling method

Video display unit

Method of controlling power consumption in back-light

A data processing device includes a display unit (31), a light-emitting unit (32) which illuminates the display unit (31), a communication unit (34) which makes radio communication with other data processing devices, a detector (35) which detects whether the communication unit (34) is in operation or not, and a controller (33) which limits a current to be supplied to the light-emitting unit (32) in accordance with transmission power consumed in radio communication carried out by the communication unit (34), when the detector (35) has detected that the communication unit (34) is in operation.

Power saving circuit and method for a monitor

Content based dynamic control methods and systems for display brightness

Generally, this disclosure provides methods and systems for dynamic control of display brightness in different regions of the display based on window configuration and content. The method may include determining regions of interest to a user on the display; adjusting the display brightness in the regions of interest to a first level of brightness; and adjusting the display brightness in regions outside of the regions of interest to a second level of brightness, such that the second level of brightness is lower than the first level of brightness. The dynamic adjustment of display brightness in different regions of the display may reduce power consumption by the display.

Method and apparatus for controlling sparse refresh of a self-refreshing display device coupled to a graphics controller

System and method for entering and exiting sleep mode in a graphics subsystem

An interactive apparatus

Device link management

Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to optimize device communications disclosed. In at least one embodiment, one or more neural networks are used to determine optimal power and frequency states for communication links between processing devices.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MORE THAN A NORMAL RANGE AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CONTROLLING OF A USER INTERFACE FOR IT

ENERGY SAVINGS EQUIPMENT FOR LASER PRINTERS

Devices and methods for accessing prevalent device functions

An electronic device displays a first user interface that includes a plurality of application icons that correspond to different applications of a plurality of applications installed on the device. The device detects a first input at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a first application icon of the plurality of application icons, the first application icon corresponding to a first application of the plurality of applications. In response to detecting the first input, the device displays a first mini application object or a preview of the first mini application object in an overlay region, where the first mini application object corresponds to a first application of the plurality of applications; and the overlay region includes an affordance for adding the first mini application object to a second user interface that displays a plurality of mini application objects. The device detects a second input at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds ...

Control system for laser projector and mobile terminal

A mobile terminal (100) and a control system (30) for a laser projector (10). The control system (30) comprises a first driving circuit (31), a second driving circuit (32), a monitoring timer (34), and a microprocessor (35) and an application processor (33) which are connected to the monitoring timer (34). The first driving circuit (31) is connected to the laser projector (10) and used for outputting an electric signal to drive the laser projector (10) to project laser. The second driving circuit (32) is connected to the first driving circuit (31) and used for supplying power to the first driving circuit (31). The monitoring timer (34) is connected to the second driving circuit (32). The microprocessor (35) is used for transmitting a first predetermined signal to the monitoring timer (34). The application processor (33) is used for transmitting a second predetermined signal to the monitoring timer (34). When the monitoring timer (34) fails to read the first predetermined signal or the second ...

Devices and methods for accessing prevalent device functions

An electronic device displays a first user interface that includes a plurality of application icons that correspond to different applications of a plurality of applications installed on the device. The device detects a first input at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds to a first application icon of the plurality of application icons, the first application icon corresponding to a first application of the plurality of applications. In response to detecting the first input, the device displays a first mini application object or a preview of the first mini application object in an overlay region, where the first mini application object corresponds to a first application of the plurality of applications; and the overlay region includes an affordance for adding the first mini application object to a second user interface that displays a plurality of mini application objects. The device detects a second input at a location on the touch-sensitive surface that corresponds ...

System and method for monitoring a mobile computing product/arrangement

Monitoring and managing processor activity in power save mode of portable electronic device

An electronic device and a method operative therein monitor automatic wakeup events that occur during a power save mode. Wakeup events are monitored for respective applications executable within the electronic device. Applications with 5 processing activity during the power save mode are then listed, on the basis of at least the monitored wakeup events. An indication of which apps are consuming battery power during the power save mode can then be obtained. 48772981 (GHMatters) P95483,AU 18/11/13 C'C Ca2 E3- 0-ca-C C3- c I -c -ccCA ...

Flexible electronic devices

Abstract of the Disclosure Flexible electronic devices may be provided. A flexible electronic device may include a flexible display, a flexible housing and one or more flexible internal components configured to allow the flexible electronic 5 device to be deformed. Flexible displays may include flexible display layers, flexible touch-sensitive layers, and flexible display cover layers. The flexible housing may be a multi-stable flexible housing having one or more stable positions. The flexible housing may include a 10 configurable support structure that, when engaged, provides a rigid support structure for the flexible housing. The flexible internal components may include flexible batteries, flexible printed circuits or other flexible components. A flexible battery may include 15 flexible and rigid portions or may include a lubricious separator layer that provides flexibility for the flexible battery. A flexible printed circuit may include flexible and rigid portions or openings that allow ...

SOCIAL MESSAGING USER INTERFACE

Hubs for social interaction via electronic devices are described. In one aspect, a data processing device includes a display screen displaying a social interaction hub, the social interaction hub including a collection of records. Each record includes a counterparty identifier identifying a counterparty of a past social interaction event, a mode indicium identifying a mode by which the past social interaction event with the counterparty occurred, and a collection of mode indicia each identifying a mode by which a future, outgoing social interaction event with the counterparty can occur. The counterparty identifier, the mode indicium, and the collection of mode indicia are associated with one another in the records of the social interaction hub.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A MOBILE COMPUTING PRODUCT/ARRANGEMENT

Described is a system and method for monitoring a mobile computing Arrangement. The arrangement may include a sensor and a processor. The sensor detects first data of an event including a directional orientation and a motion of the arrangement. The processor compares the first data to second data to determine if at least one predetermined procedure is to be executed. The second data may include a predetermined threshold range of changes in the directional orientation and the motion. If the predetermined procedure is to be executed, the processor selects the predetermined procedure which corresponds to the event as a function of the first data. Subsequently, the predetermined procedures is executed.

METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR POWER MANAGEMENT THROUGH BACKLIGHT AND OTHER PERIPHERAL CONTROLS

A method, apparatus and system for power management in a mobile computing device is provided. In one aspect, the mobile computing device comprises a display with a backlight that is power by a power supply under the control of a processor. The mobile computing device is also configured to execute a web browser or other application that access a network resource. Activation of the backlight is controlled in coordination with the network resource in order to manage drain of power from the power supply.

USER-FRIENDLY, NETWORK CONNECTED LEARNING THERMOSTAT AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEM AND CONTAINER

There is a product display system and container for holding contents. The container includes a housing configured to contain the product; a power sour ce coupled to the housing and configured to provide electrical power; an electronic paper display coupled to the housing, electrically coupled to the power source, and configured to visually display first and second images; a processor in electrical communication with the electronic paper display and configured to control display of the first and second images; and/or a memor y module in communication with the electronic paper display and configured to store information regarding the first and second images. There is an activation module in electrical communication with the electronic paper display, the processor, and the power source, wherein the activation module is configured to selectably restrict power consumption from the power source. There is also a solar cell for recharging the power source.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTION INDICATION SELECTION

A method on an electronic device is described. A touch screen display of the electronic device is actively controlled in a higher-power mode of operation. The higher- power mode is discontinued to enter a lower-power mode of operation. In the lower-power mode: a first control signal is provided to the touch screen display and a first image is displayed on a first area of the touch screen display; occurrence of a first touch input that corresponds to the first area is determined and in response thereto, a second control signal is provided to the touch screen display and each action icon of a set of action icon is displayed on the touch screen display; occurrence of a second touch input that corresponds to an action icon is determined and in response thereto, an action indication for the current display session is selected and a corresponding selected action is performed.

METHOD FOR DETECTING DISPLAY PROPERTIES

A method and system evaluates user interfaces (UIs) for presentation on a display of a mobile communication device. A display controller, in response to detecting an initiation of a presentation of a specified UI on the display, determines a type of the display by evaluating power consumption behavior of the display associated with individually presenting each of multiple pre-defined UIs on the display. Based on the display type, the display controller identifies a specific display parameter associated with the display and which identifies relevant image characteristics of UIs that can be presented on the display. The display controller evaluates a display parameter value for the specified UI, compares the display parameter value with a threshold display parameter value, and provides a notification that indicates, based on a result of the comparison, whether the specified UI satisfies the power consumption specification and is recommended for presentation on the display.

ADAPTIVE POLYHEDRAL DISPLAY DEVICE

An adaptive polyhedral display device includes at least at least N-number of display devices, a location sensor, and a display system. Each display device is coupled together to form a polyhedron structure that has at least (N+1) sides and an inner volume. Each display device includes a touch sensitive display and an associated display controller, and each touch sensitive display at least partially defines a different one of the sides of the polyhedron structure. The location sensor is disposed within the inner volume, and is configured to sense a location of the polyhedron structure. The display system processor is disposed within the inner volume and is configured to individually communicate with each one of the display controllers and, in response to the location data, to command each display controller to render, on its associated touch sensitive display, a user interface associated with a sensed location.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF DETECTING TOUCHES

An electronic device includes a touch controller, sense electrodes operably coupled to the touch controller, a display controller operably coupled to the touch controller to communicate with the touch controller to detect touches, and drive electrodes operably coupled to the touch controller when the electronic device is operating in a reduced power condition and operably coupled to the display controller when the electronic device is operating in a normal power condition.

BACKLIGHT CONTROL FOR A HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE

A system and for adjusting a backlight of a display of a computing device are provided. The method comprises: setting the intensity of the backlight to a first intensity level; and setting the intensity to a second level different from the first level after expiry of a predetermined elapsed time of non-activity from a user data input means of the device either by gradually decreasing the intensity from the first intensity level to the second level or by rapidly decreasing the intensity from the first intensity level to the second level so that the change in intensity appears substantially instantaneous. In the method, one of the setting the intensity to the first level and the setting the intensity to the second level comprises transitioning the intensity to the level, the transitioning being interruptible by a user of the computing device, upon interruption of the transitioning the intensity being set to a magnitude subsisting at the instant of the interruption.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DISPLAY ACCORDING DISPLAY CHARACTERISTICS

The present specification relates to a system and method for controlling a display according to display characteristics. In one aspect, an electronic device is provided with an active matrix organic light emitting diode display. A method is provided whereby at least a portion of the content to be generated on the display is modified so as to reduce the amount of power consumption by the display.

COMPUTING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR RESETTING INACTIVITY TIMERS ON COMPUTING DEVICES

Computing devices and methods for resetting an inactivity timer of each of a first and second computing device are described. In one embodiment, the method comprises establishing a communication channel between the first computing device and the second computing device, receiving activity input responsive to a user interaction at the first computing device, resetting the inactivity timer of the first computing device, and transmitting a notification via the communication channel to the second computing device that the activity input was received at the first computing device, the inactivity timer of the second computing device being reset in response to receipt of the notification.

COMPUTER POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A low power management system including both hardware and software is provided for a battery powered portable computer (not shown). The low power management system powers down various sections of the computer (DMA, VCO, DISPLAY, UART) when they are not used. The low power management system is controlled by a control program directing the microprocessor of the computer, and includes the capability to turn off clock signals (not shown) to the various sections of the computer based upon demand. Also included is the capability to turn on clock signals based upon demand. The low power management system also includes the capability to turn on the computer upon a press of a key on the computer keyboard. The low power management system monitors software application programs for keyboard activity so as to turn off the microprocessor in the computer in response to a loop looking for a keypress and certain other loops which can be monitored without use of the microprocessor.

Identifying gestures using motion data

Intelligent terminal display control method and device, storage medium and intelligent terminal

The mobile terminal and control method thereof

Used for controlling the display of the technology

Mobile terminal and method of reducing power consumption in the mobile terminal

A mobile terminal and method of reducing power consumption in the mobile terminal are provided. The method includes displaying an operation screen in the first display module, determining a remaining battery power of the mobile terminal, and disabling the first display module and displaying the operation screen in the second display module in response to determining that the remaining battery power is less than a reference battery power.

Energy-saving circuit of display apparatus and its method

Program and information processing method

Notebook computer

Image display device and control method

Switch mechanism and its portable electronic device

The display content of the method and device

The calculation of the history of the context of the object

Portable terminal

DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE DISPLAY DEVICE

METHOD FOR REMOTE UPDATING SOFTWARE ON-BOARD VEHICLE

DOMOTICS INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SLEEP

모니터의 백라이팅 제어 시스템 및 그 제어 방법

... 본 발명은 모니터의 백라이팅 제어 시스템 및 그 제어 방법에 관한 것으로서, 더욱 상세하게는, 대고객 서비스용 모니터의 백라이팅 제어 시스템에 있어서 외부로부터 모니터의 동작을 위한 감지 신호를 발생하는 센서부(100), 상기 센서부(100)에 의한 감지 신호의 발생 여부에 따라, 이벤트 발생 여부를 결정하여 모니터를 구성하는 백라이트의 상태를 제어하기 위한 백라이팅 제어 신호를 생성하는 통합 제어부(200) 및 상기 통합 제어부(200)로부터 전달받은 상기 백라이팅 제어 신호에 의해 백라이트의 상태를 제어하는 백라이팅 구동용 릴레이부(300)를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 모니터의 백라이팅 제어 시스템에 관한 것이다.

COMPUTER FOR CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS OF MONITOR USING AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE CONTROL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS OF MONITOR

The present invention relates to a computer for controlling brightness of a monitor using an automatic voltage control and a method for controlling brightness of the monitor. More specifically, the present invention relates to a computer for controlling brightness of a monitor using an automatic voltage control and a method for controlling brightness of the monitor, in which changes in a graphic output signal (RGB) of a computer video output board is automatically detected, and a voltage of a video output device is automatically adjusted by analyzing an image signal through the arithmetic image processing of the corresponding screen, thereby reducing power consumption and preventing glare of the computer video output device actively To this end, the present invention includes: a video signal capture module for automatically detecting a change in color data of a real-time output image on a monitor screen and transmitting color data to a separate buffer space; a video signal analysis module ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING PEN INPUT DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

프로세싱 유닛을 위한 프레임 기반 클럭 레이트 조정

... 프로세서가, 그래픽 프로세싱 유닛 (GPU) 이 현재 프레임의 렌더링을 완료했을 때와 그 GPU 가 현재 프레임 직전의 이전 프레임의 렌더링을 완료했을 때 사이의 시간 간격에 기초하여 GPU 가 현재 프레임을 렌더링함에 있어서 얼마나 바빴었는지를 결정하는 기법들이 기술된다. 프로세서는 GPU 가 현재 프레임을 렌더링함에 있어서 얼마나 바빴었는지에 관한 결정에 기초하여 GPU 의 클럭 레이트를 설정한다.

단말기 기반 웨이크록(WAKELOCK)의 제어 방법, 장치, 및 단말기

... 본 발명은 단말기 기반 웨이크록의 제어 방법, 장치, 및 단말기를 개시한다. 상기 방법은 백그라운드에서 실행되는 제1 어플리케이션 프로그램을 획득하는 단계와, 상기 제1 어플리케이션 프로그램이 미리 설정된 필터 기준을 충족하는지 여부를 판정하는 단계와, 제2 어플리케이션 프로그램을 획득하기 위하여 상기 미리 설정된 필터 기준을 충족하지 못하는 제1 어플리케이션 프로그램을 선택하는 단계와, 상기 제2 어플리케이션 프로그램에 의해 유지되는 웨이크록 및 상기 제2 어플리케이션 프로그램에 의해 호출된 서비스를 강제적으로 해제하는 단계를 포함한다. 본 해결 방법에 따라, 백그라운드에서 실행되는 제1 어플리케이션 프로그램에 의해 유지되는 웨이크록과 상기 제1 어플리케이션 프로그램에 의해 호출되는 서비스가 효율적으로 제어될 수 있다. 이는, 미리 설정된 필터 기준 및 상기 제1 어플리케이션 프로그램에 의해 호출된 서비스를 충족하지 못하며 백그라운드에서 실행되는 제1 어플리케이션 프로그램이 부적절하게 장시간동안 웨이크록을 유지하는 것을 방지함으로써, 단말기의 에너지 소비를 감소시키고, 시스템 리소스들을 감소시킨다.

DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING POWER OF MONITOR

PURPOSE: A device for supplying the power of a monitor is provided to offer a monitor power supply circuit satisfying the European Blue Angel standard that a consumption power for a power saving mode is under 1 Watt. CONSTITUTION: The first and second power saving parts(350,360) connect to a position of the second side of a main transformer(T1), and output the predetermined voltage depending on the first DPM(Digital Power Management) signal output from a microcomputer(370). The third power saving part(380) outputs the voltage depending on the output voltage of the first and the second power saving part. A main power switch(330) controls the operation of the main transformer by connecting to one end of the first side of the main transformer. A main power controller(322) controls the operation of the main power switch depending on the voltage output from the second power saving part. In an off-mode, as the main power controller turns off the main power switch by turning off the second power ...

Touch controller having increased sensing sensitivity, and display driving circuit and display device and system having the touch controller

A touch controller includes a touch data generator that is connected to a plurality of sensing lines, the touch data generator sensing a change in capacitance of a sensing unit connected to each of the sensing lines and generating touch data by processing the sensing signal corresponding to the result of sensing; and a signal processor that controls a timing of generating the touch data by receiving at least one piece of timing information for driving a display panel from a timing controller, and then providing either the timing information or a signal generated from the timing information as a control signal to the touch data generator.

Micro-hinge for an electronic device

Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a low profile hinge design that includes a micro-hinge. The micro-hinge can couple a first element to a second element and can include a first attachment that couples to the first element, a second attachment that couples to the second element, and a plurality of linkages that couples the first attachment to the second attachment. The low profile hinge can further include a plurality of micro-hinges and a plurality of support rods.

Portable computing device,method of controlling visualization of information rendered on a display device thereof,and computer-readable medium

METHOD FOR DETECTING DISPLAY PROPERTIES

A method and system evaluates user interfaces (UIs) for presentation on a display of a mobile communication device. A display controller, in response to detecting an initiation of a presentation of a specified UI on the display, determines a type of the display by evaluating power consumption behavior of the display associated with individually presenting each of multiple pre-defined UIs on the display. Based on the display type, the display controller identifies a specific display parameter associated with the display and which identifies relevant image characteristics of UIs that can be presented on the display. The display controller evaluates a display parameter value for the specified UI, compares the display parameter value with a threshold display parameter value, and provides a notification that indicates, based on a result of the comparison, whether the specified UI satisfies the power consumption specification and is recommended for presentation on the display.

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR SETTING DISPLAY AREA AND DISPLAY CONTENT THEREOF

Disclosed is a method for setting a display area and display content, comprising: determining a display area selected by a user; and displaying, in the display area selected by the user, display content selected by the user. Further disclosed is a mobile terminal. By adopting the present invention, not only a requirement of a user can be satisfied pertinently, but also power consumption of the mobile terminal can be saved and the standby time can be prolonged.

DATA PROCESSING UNIT WITH ACCESS TO THE MEMORY OF ANOTHER DATA PROCESSING UNIT DURING STANDBY

Dans un mode à puissance réduite, une première unité de traitement de données intégrée dans un système de traitement de données offre à une seconde unité de traitement de données un accès à sa mémoire associée de manière à optimiser l'utilisation de l'énergie et des ressources disponibles. La première unité de traitement de données nécessite un espace de stockage réduit dans le mode à puissance réduite, l'espace de stockage restant pouvant alors être mis à la disposition de la seconde unité de traitement de données. La mémoire associée à la seconde unité de traitement de données peut être éteinte, d'où une économie d'énergie, voire entièrement supprimée dans le cas où la seconde unité de traitement de données ne fonctionne que dans le mode à puissance réduite.

ENERGY EFFICIENT PROCESSING DEVICE

An electronic device includes a low-energy-consumption display configured to display first information and a transparent high-energy-consumption display positioned with an area overlapping the low-energy-consumption display in a manner such that the first information is visible to a user through the area when the transparent high-energy-consumption display is in a sleep mode.

Thermostat user interface

A user-friendly, network-connected learning thermostat is described. The thermostat is made up of (1) a wall-mountable backplate that includes a low-power consuming microcontroller used for activities such as polling sensors and switching on and off the HVAC functions, and (2) separable head unit that includes a higher-power consuming microprocessor, color LCD backlit display, user input devices, and wireless communications modules. The thermostat also includes a rechargeable battery and power-stealing circuitry adapted to harvest power from HVAC triggering circuits. By maintaining the microprocessor in a sleep state often compared to the lower-power microcontroller, high-power consuming activities, such as learning computations, wireless network communications and interfacing with a user, can be temporarily performed by the microprocessor even though the activities use energy at a greater rate than is available from the power stealing circuitry.

Display device and image forming apparatus with same

In addition to a normal waiting mode of displaying in a whole screen of a liquid-crystal panel and a first power-saving mode of eliminating the displaying in a whole screen of the liquid-crystal panel, a second power-saving mode of displaying at a part of the liquid-crystal panel is provided. In the normal waiting mode, a controller controls the backlight to turn on a light illuminating a whole area and also controls a touch panel to be turned on. In the first power-saving mode, the controller turns off the light and also turns of the touch panel. In the second power saving mode, the controller controls the display section to display a summarized content of settings at the part of the liquid crystal panel, controls the backlight to turn on the light illuminating the part of the liquid crystal panel and turns off the touch panel.

Backlight control for a portable computing device

In a portable computing device that includes a backlit device having a variable-intensity backlight, a light sensor, and a light controller coupled to the light sensor and the backlight, a method for controlling the intensity of light produced by the backlight involves the steps of (1) with the ambient light sensor determining the ambient light level at the computing device; and (2) with the light controller automatically adjusting the intensity of light produced by the backlight in accordance with the determined light level.

Computer power management system

A low power management system including both hardware and software is provided for a battery powered portable computer. The low power management system powers down various sections of the computer when they are not used. The low power management system is controlled by a control program in the microprocessor of the computer. The low power management system includes the capability to turn off clock signals to various sections of the computer based upon demand. Also included is the capability to turn on clock signals based upon demand. The low power management system also includes the capability to turn on the computer upon a press of a key on the computer keyboard. The low power management system monitors software application programs for keyboard activity so as to turn off the microprocessor in the computer in response to a loop looking for a keypress and certain other loops which can be monitored without use of the microprocessor.

Semiconductor device and electronic device

The semiconductor device has a touch panel controller, a processor, and a display driver. The display driver has a memory circuit which rewritably stores control data for drive control of a display panel from outside the semiconductor device. The processor controls the touch panel controller based on a command provided from outside the semiconductor device, and accesses control data in the memory circuit for controlling internal parts of the semiconductor device. With the aid of the arrangement like this, the processor is allowed to control a touch panel based on the read control data fit to the control by the display driver, and to control, by writing control data, the display panel fit for a control condition of the touch panel.

Method for adaptively controlling low power display mode and electronic device thereof

An electronic device includes a touch screen display including an organic light emitting layer that is formed of a plurality of pixels, a wireless communication circuit, a processor operatively coupled with the display and the wireless communication circuit, and a memory operatively coupled with the processor. The memory stores instructions that, upon execution, enable the processor to provide a first mode of displaying a first graphical user interface (GUI) on the display by using a first number of colors in a state where all the pixels are turned on, a second mode of displaying a second GUI on the display by using a second number of colors in a state where some of the pixels are turned off, and a third mode of displaying a third GUI on the display by using the first number of colors in a state where some of the pixels are turned off, and select one of the first mode, the second mode or the third mode on the basis of at least one of a state of the electronic device, a content of the GUI ...

Power management method for handheld mobile electronic device and handheld mobile electronic device using the same

The present disclosure proposes a power management method for use by a handheld mobile electronic device having a display and a device using the same. The method may include when the display darkens as the result of not receiving input signal after a first predetermined period, the screen brightness would be restored back to the original brightness in response to receiving a sensor output generated by a specific movement of the handheld mobile electronic device. Otherwise, when the touch screen darkens as the result of activating a key of the handheld mobile electronic device, the display will not respond to sensor output generated by the specific movement of the handheld mobile electronic device.

Liquid crystal display device

In a liquid crystal display (LCD) device having a touch panel function, power consumption is reduced in the standby state. The display section is divided into blocks each of which is formed of a plurality of display lines. The counter electrode is disposed for each block. A driving circuit selectively supplies, to the counter electrode of each block, the voltage used for the liquid crystal display and the voltage used for the touch panel scanning. The driving circuit has a source amplifier that supplies the video voltages to the video lines. The driving circuit reduces the current in the source amplifier, such that the current is lower than current at the time of a normal operation, to lower the power consumption, and stops the operation of the source amplifier and supplies the GND voltage to the video lines to further lower the power consumption.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF POWER SAVING MODALITIES BY TOUCH EVENTS

A mobile device includes a touchscreen with a display area and an area to receive a finger touch; a touch sensor to receive a finger touch and provide the touch signal to a control module within the mobile device. The touch signal may one or more of: a static finger touch, a finger touch and a finger slide, a finger slide, a finger slide and a stop finger movement, and a finger slide and a finger up motion from the touchscreen; and the control module includes a state machine programmed to respond to the one or more touch signals to one of: increase the FPS, decrease the FPS, or not change the FPS.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

To combine thrifty power consumption with up-to-dateness of displayed information, an information processing apparatus (100) includes: a battery unit (114); a remaining amount determining unit (113) which determines a remaining battery amount; a display unit (111) having a memory characteristic; a power-off determining unit (116) which specifies an amount of power to be supplied from the battery unit to the information processing apparatus that is equal to or less than a predetermined amount; a timer unit (115) which controls a start of supplying power at a predetermined time; and a control unit (110) which (i) causes the timer unit to set the predetermined time, and causes the amount of the power to be equal to or less than the predetermined amount, and (ii) displays, on the display unit, information about the remaining battery amount when the timer unit starts the supply of the power to the information processing apparatus.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HEAT GENERATED ON SURFACE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device and a method for controlling heat generated on the surface of the electronic device. The electronic device may comprise a display and a processor, wherein the processor: displays, on the display, graphic elements at the request of a first application; during a first period of time, acquires first information corresponding to the graphic performance of the displayed graphic elements, and identifies a clock control level for controlling operation performance according to execution of the first application; and during a second period of time following the first period of time, identifies a clock value corresponding to the identified clock control level on the basis of the acquired first information, and controls the operation performance according to execution of the first application by using the identified clock value.

Information processing apparatus and power saving control method

An information processing apparatus includes an input device, and a display unit. The information processing apparatus further includes a detection unit configured to detect whether a system state of the information processing apparatus is an idle state or a non-idle state, by monitoring an operation state of the input device, and a control unit configured to decrease a display luminance of the display unit and cause the display unit to display a predetermined image when the detection unit detects the idle state, and configured to restore the display unit to a display state immediately prior to the detection of the idle state when the detection unit detects the non-idle state.

DELAYED SHUT DOWN OF A COMPUTER

A computer-implemented computer shut-down method includes identifying that a computing device has been moved from an open configuration in which input and output mechanisms on the computing device are accessible to a user, to a closed configuration in which at least some of the input and output mechanisms are inaccessible to a user; starting a shut-down timer in response to identifying that the computing device has been moved from the open configuration to the closed configuration; waiting a predefined time period, as established by the shut-down timer, and determining from the shut-down timer that the computing device can be transitioned from an active state into a sleep state in which power consuming components of the computing device are powered down; and transitioning the computing device from the active state to the sleep state upon determining that the computing device can be transitioned.

DISPLAY DRIVER INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

A display driver integrated circuit (IC) and an electronic apparatus including the same are provided. The display driver IC includes a booster configured to boost an external power supply voltage applied to a first node to a same level as that of an internal power supply voltage, and a power supplier including a power level adjustor configured to activate a current path between a second node and ground in response to a control signal indicating entry into a first mode and form a current path between the first node and the second node when the internal power supply voltage at the second node is equal to a reference voltage.

DIGITAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE WITH REDUCED POWER MODE

A digital image display device for displaying a collection of digital images, comprising: a display screen; a processor; a power control circuit for enabling an active display mode for displaying digital images on the display screen and a reduced power mode wherein the display screen does not display digital images; a network interface for communicating with a network; an image memory for storing digital images; and a processor-accessible program memory. The program memory stores executable instructions for causing the processor to execute the steps of: receiving one or more digital images from a network server using the network interface; storing the received digital images in the image memory; if the power control circuit is in the reduced power mode when the digital images are received setting it to operate in the active display mode; and displaying the stored received digital images on the display screen.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed are an electronic apparatus, a control method thereof, and a computer program product for the same, the electronic apparatus including: a receiver comprising receiving circuitry configured to receive a sound; and a processor configured to: identify with a given sensitivity whether a characteristic of a received sound corresponds to a voice command of a user in response to the sound being received through the receiver, identify the voice command based on identifying that the characteristic of the received sound corresponds to the voice command, and perform an operation corresponding to the identified voice command, and change the sensitivity based on identifying that the characteristic of the received sound does not correspond to the voice command. Thus, the electronic apparatus performs the optimum and/or improved audio process by properly controlling the sensitivity based on the circumstances.

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN THE MOBILE TERMINAL

A mobile terminal and method of reducing power consumption in the mobile terminal are provided. The method includes displaying an operation screen in the first display module, determining a remaining battery power of the mobile terminal, and disabling the first display module and displaying the operation screen in the second display module in response to determining that the remaining battery power is less than a reference battery power.

PIXEL CIRCUITS FOR AMOLED DISPLAYS

A system for driving a display that includes a plurality of pixel circuits arranged in an array, each of the pixel circuits including a light emitting device and a driving transistor for conveying a driving current through the light emitting device. Methods of measuring characteristics of circuit elements of pixels sharing a monitor line include the control of biasing to selectively turn off circuit elements or render their response known while measuring other circuit elements of interest.

CONTROLLING METHOD OF COMPUTER SCREEN AND COMPUTER SYSTEM USING THE SAME

A controlling method of a computer screen includes the following steps. Firstly, in a step (a), an image is captured. Then, a step (b) detects whether the image has a skin color distribution region. If an accumulative time length that no skin color distribution region is contained in the image is longer than a predetermined time length, a hibernation mode of the computer screen is enabled.

Electronic device including flexible display

Disclosed is an electronic device including a flexible display. The electronic device may include a first structure including a first plate, the first plate including a first surface and a second surface facing a direction opposite the first surface, a second structure including a second plate facing the second surface of the first plate and a first side wall extending from the second plate, a flexible touch screen display, and a camera device arranged between the first structure and the second structure.

Contextual Display State Management for Multi-Display Systems

In accordance with some embodiments, instead of always defaulting the primary display on or off, while mirroring its display to a secondary display, a sensor reading may be used to decide whether the primary display should be on or off. In other words, depending on a condition sensed by one or more sensors, a decision is made whether to turn the primary display on if the default setting is off or off if the default setting is on.

Source driver and driving method thereof, array substrate and display apparatus

Provided are a source driver and a driving method thereof, an array substrate and a display apparatus. The source driver comprises a plurality of output channels, a plurality of output amplifiers corresponding to the plurality of output channels and a bias circuit configured to supply the output amplifiers with bias currents. The driving method comprises: acquiring resistance values of the output channels (101); and for each of the output channels, setting an amplitude of the bias current supplied to the output amplifier corresponding to the output channel from the bias circuit, according to the resistance value of the respective output channel, so that the bias current of the output amplifier corresponding to the output channel with a larger resistance value being greater than or equal to the bias current of the output amplifier corresponding to the output channel with a smaller resistance value in amplitude (102). Amplitudes of bias currents in different output channels are adjusted locally ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USER INTERACTION DATA STORAGE

A method on an electronic device is described. A touch screen display of the electronic device is actively controlled in a higher-power mode of operation. Actively controlling the touch screen display in the higher-power mode is discontinued to enter a lower-power mode of operation. In the lower-power mode: at least one first control signal is provided to the touch screen display; in response to the at least one first control signal, a first portion of the touch screen display is activated and a first portion of a graphic is displayed on a first area of the touch screen display within the first portion; occurrence of a first user interaction that corresponds to the first portion of the graphic during the display of the first portion of the graphic is determined; and user interaction data is stored for the first portion of the graphic based on the first user interaction determination.

METHOD OF GENERATING CONTROL COMMANDS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE BASED ON SIGNAL ACCUMULATION AMOUNT OF SENSORS

A method of generating control commands for an electronic device based on signal accumulation amount of sensors is provided in the invention. The method collects effective signal values using sensor(s) in the electronic device when physical quantities, generated or detected by the electronic device, change during the movement of the electronic device. As one or more effective signal values are accumulated to a certain amount that match the comparison with one activation mode or index parameter, the electronic devices then performs corresponding function accordingly.

Method And Apparatus For A Power-Efficient Framework to Maintain Data Synchronization of a Mobile Personal Computer to Simulate A Connected Scenario

An apparatus and method for a power-efficient framework to maintain data synchronization of a mobile personal computer (MPC) are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the detection of a data synchronization wakeup event while the MPC is operating according to a sleep state. Subsequent to wakeup event, at least one system resource is disabled to provide a minimum number of system resources required to re-establish a network connection. In one embodiment, user data from a network server is synchronized on the MPC without user intervention; the mobile platform system resumes operation according to the sleep state. In one embodiment, a wakeup alarm is programmed according to a user history profile regarding received e-mails. In a further embodiment, data synchronizing involves disabling a display, and throttling the system processor to operate at a reduced frequency. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

3-d rendering for a rotated viewer

Methods and systems for displaying a three dimensional image to a rotated viewer are presented. The roll and yaw of a viewer's eyes, with respect to a display, is tracked and used to adjust the orientation of a pair of stereoscopic images so as to maintain a three dimensional image when a viewer is rotated. Adjustment to the orientation of the pair of stereoscopic images may also factor in the orientation of a plurality of viewers, each viewer with a potentially different orientation with respect to the display.

Semiconductor integrated circuit

A constantly power-ON domain and a standby-time power OFF domain are included on the same chip, and the constantly power-ON domain includes: a shutoff control circuit shutting off a signal inputted and outputted between the constantly power-ON domain and the standby-time power OFF domain when the first power source is ON and the second power source is OFF; and a shutoff control circuit outputting a first control signal indicating that shutoff of an emergent shutoff control circuit unit is to be enabled or disabled, the standby-time power OFF domain includes the emergent shutoff control circuit unit shutting off, based on the first control signal from the shutoff control circuit, the signal inputted between the emergent shutoff control circuit unit and the constantly power-ON domain.

Application-specific power management

An application-specific power management technique may establish a separate power-down interval for one or more applications based on user interaction with the one or more applications. In some implementations, during use of a particular application, when a management component determines that a period of user inactivity has become greater than or equal to the particular power-down interval established for the particular application, the management component may initiate a power down of one or more components, such as a display.

Controlling runtime execution from a host to conserve resources

A runtime management system is described herein that allows a hosting layer to dynamically control an underlying runtime to selectively turn on and off various subsystems of the runtime to save power and extend battery life of devices on which the system operates. The hosting layer has information about usage of the runtime that is not available within the runtime, and can do a more effective job of disabling parts of the runtime that will not be needed without negatively affecting application performance or device responsiveness. The runtime management system includes a protocol of communication between arbitrary hosts and underlying platforms to expose a set of options to allow the host to selectively turn parts of a runtime on and off depending on varying environmental pressures. Thus, the runtime management system provides more effective use of potentially scarce power resources available on mobile platforms.

Mobile information apparatus and display control method

Multiple displays are arranged such that their display surfaces are arrayed side by side. A measurement section measures orientation information about apparatus orientation. A control section determines the display surface a user is viewing from among multiple displays, based on the orientation information measured by the measurement section. The control section causes the display surface of displays, other than the display surface determined as being viewed by the user, to become darker than the display surface of the display determined as being viewed by the user.

Portable Electronic Device and Method for Adjusting System Performance Thereof

A method for adjusting a system performance of a portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device is connected to a power adapter for obtaining external power supply. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a voltage signal outputted from the power adapter; determining whether to execute an over current protection by the power adapter; calculating a recovering time of the voltage signal if the over current protection is executed by the power adapter, wherein the recovering time is a time period from stopping an output of the voltage signal to restarting the output thereof; and determining an output power of the power adapter to adjust the system performance of the portable electronic device according to the recovering time.

Screen protection system and method of an electronic device

In a screen protection system and method, a first operation temperature of an electronic device is detected from each of one or more first temperature sensors, and a first ambient temperature is detected from a second temperature sensor, when a display screen is activated. Once there is no operation on the electronic device, a timer is started timing. Once the electronic device is being operated, a duration is temporarily stored and the timer is reset. If the duration is equal to a screensaver time, a second operation temperature of the electronic device is detected from each of the first temperature sensors, and a second ambient temperature is detected from a second temperature sensor. The method further determines whether the electronic device is currently being held by a hand of a user, according to the above-mentioned temperatures. If the electronic device is not being held by a hand of the user, the display screen is controlled to be in an inactive state.

Portable electronic device and method for controlling screen protection function of the portable electronic device

In a method for controlling a screen protection function of a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device includes a gravity sensor, a display screen, and a storage system. The gravity sensor detects a horizontal vector and a vertical vector of a gravitational acceleration of the portable electronic device, and a tilt angle of the portable electronic device is calculated according to the horizontal vector and the vertical vector. The method activates a screen protection program of the portable electronic device to control the display screen to enter into a power saving mode if the tilt angle exceeds a preset tilt angle range stored in the storage system, and terminates the screen protection program to control the display screen to enter into a normal display mode if the tilt angle does not exceed the preset tilt angle range.

Portable electronic apparatus, control method, and storage medium storing control program

According to aspect, a portable electronic apparatus includes a first display unit, a first operation detecting unit, a second display unit, a second operation detecting unit, and a control unit. The first and second display units display first and second screens, respectively. The first and second operation detecting units detect an operation for the first and second screens, respectively. When a period of time in which an operation for at least one of the first and second screens is not detected is longer than a threshold value, the control unit performs a power saving process. In the power saving process, the control unit changes a state of at least one of the first and second display units to a power-saving state in a varied manner depending on a type of program providing the screen for which no operation is detected for a longer period of time than the threshold value.

Mobile electronic device, control method and storage medium storing control program

According to an aspect, a mobile electronic device includes a first and a second display unit, a first and a second operation detection unit, and a control unit. The first and the second display unit display a first and second operation screen respectively. The first and the second operation detection unit detect an operation for the first and second display unit respectively. The control unit performs a switching control to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, a display of the second display unit is deactivated and an operation detected by the second operation detection unit is processed as an operation for the first operation screen. In the second state in, a display of the first display unit is deactivated and an operation detected by the first operation detection unit is processed as an operation for the second operation screen.

Workstation with occupancy sensing

An occupancy sensing method includes monitoring a space associated with a computer workstation for an occupant, generating an occupancy signal in response to monitoring the space, processing the occupancy signal at the computer workstation, and performing one or more power management functions at the computer workstation in response to the occupancy signal. The space associated with the computer workstation may be monitored by an occupancy sensor coupled to the computer workstation. The occupancy sensor may be adjusted from the computer workstation. A request may be transmitted from the computer workstation to a building automation system in response to the occupancy signal, and the building automation system may perform a power management function in response to the request from the computer workstation.

Systems and methods for display systems with dynamic power control

Methods and systems to dynamically adjust a voltage supply of a display are provided. Systems are provided to receive a digital data input indicative of an amount of luminance to be emitted from the display, to determine a desired supply voltage to supply to the display based on the received digital data, and to adjust an adjustable voltage supply according to the determined desired supply voltage. Furthermore, the methods and systems disclosed herein provide for dynamically separately controlling supply voltages supplied to distinct subsections of the display. Systems and methods are also provided for operating a display device in an idle mode by turning off subsections of the display that would otherwise be shown dark and thereby save energy required to program the subsections with display information.

Display Dynamic Contents on Locked Screens

In one embodiment, receiving a first action from a user of a computing device, wherein the first action causes the computing device to power up while a screen of the computing device is locked; obtaining a plurality of dynamic information items relevant to the user of the computing device; and displaying at least one of the plurality of dynamic information items on the locked screen of the computing device.

Display device and method for driving the same

A display device includes a display panel having a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of data lines crossing each other and pixels formed at intersections thereof; a gate driving circuit that generates a gate pulse based on a gate power voltage and applies the gate pulse to the gate lines; a data driving circuit that divides the data power voltage to convert input digital video data into an analog data voltage and applies the data voltage to the data lines; a power voltage control circuit that detects an input frame frequency and generates a different power control signal in accordance with the detected frame frequency; and a power voltage adjusting circuit that adjusts at least one of the gate power voltage and the data power voltage differently from a predetermined reference level in response to the power control signal.

Method for manufacturing sensor unit

A method for manufacturing a sensor unit includes the steps of: Step 1 is providing a substrate having sensor unit areas. Each sensor unit area is partitioned into two individual circuit areas. A signal emitting device and a signal detecting device are respectively disposed on the two circuit areas. Step 2 is forming a packaging structure to cover the two circuit areas, the signal emitting device, the signal detecting device, and a cutting area between the two circuit areas using a mold. Step 3 is cutting the packaging structure along the cutting area to form a separation cut groove. Step 4 is assembling a separation member onto each sensor unit area. The separation member is disposed on the separation cut groove so that the signal emitting device and the signal detecting device on the same sensor unit area are isolated from each other.

Techniques to control of self refresh display functionality

Techniques are described to monitor a level of graphics processing activity and control power usage based on the level. When no graphics processing activity is detected for a period of time, then a timing controller for a display device is instructed to capture a current image and repeatedly display the captured image. The graphics processing devices can be powered down. When graphics processing activity is detected, the graphics processing devices are powered up and the components used to capture an image and display the captured image are powered down.

System and method for entering and exiting sleep mode in a graphics subsystem

A technique is disclosed for a graphics processing unit (GPU) to enter and exit a power saving deep sleep mode. The technique involves preserving processing state within local memory by configuring the local memory to operate in a self-refresh mode while the GPU is powered off for deep sleep. An interface circuit coupled to the local memory is configured to prevent spurious GPU signals from disrupting proper self-refresh of the local memory. Spurious GPU signals may result from GPU power down and GPU power up events associated with the GPU entering and exiting the deep sleep mode.

Automatic shutdown of 3d based on glasses orientation

Devices, systems, and methods are presented for shutting down the 3D effect of active shutter 3D glasses by synchronizing the transparency of the lenses with respect to each other when the 3D glasses have been rotated beyond a threshold angle. The threshold angle can be pre-set through a user-selectable switch. Transitioning from an alternating shutter mode to a synchronized shutter mode can include a fade in which the duty cycles of the lens are adjusted. Direct measurement techniques for measuring the differential roll angle between the lenses and left and right eye images on a display are disclosed.

Control method and display apparatus for managing system power

Disclosed are a control method and display apparatus for managing system power. The display apparatus including: a display unit; an image processor which includes a plurality of image processing blocks which respectively process an image signal according to preset image processing processes; a power supply unit which supplies power to the image processor to activate the image processing blocks; and a controller which displays a UI image indicating whether each of the image processing blocks is activated on the display unit and controls the UI image to display information regarding a reduced consumption level of the supplied power due to an inactivated image processing block from among the image processing blocks.

Automatic backlight intensity adjustment in an embedded operating system environment

A method includes monitoring, through a battery driver component of a embedded operating system executing on a data processing system deriving power from a battery, a state of the battery. The method also includes modifying, through a backlight driver component of the embedded operating system, an intensity level of a backlight of one or more Input/Output (I/O) devices of the data processing system from a current level associated with a normal operation thereof to an intensity level lower than the current level when the battery is detected to be in a critical state to prolong a lifetime thereof. The critical state is associated with a remaining charge on the battery being below a threshold required to maintain the data processing system in a powered on state.

Device and method for controlling a display in wireless terminal

A device and method for controlling a display of a portable terminal are provided. The device includes a display unit including a first display area for displaying an execution screen of an application, and a second display area having at least one display device for displaying at least one touch button, a touch panel for sensing a touch of the first display area and a touch of the second display area, a controller for analyzing a selected application, for displaying an application screen along and an input window of the application selected, and for generating a power control signal for turning off operation of the at least one display device of the second display area, and a power controller for supplying operating power to display devices of the first display area and for turning off operation of the at least one display device of the second display area.

Electronic device

An electronic device including a body and a light source module is provided. The body has a side on which an unstable display is disposed and another side on which a bi-stable display is disposed. The light source module is arranged inside the body and configured to provide a light source to one or none of the unstable display and the bi-stable display.

Apparatus and method for recognizing user input

An apparatus includes an image sensor to obtain optical image information, a control unit to generate input recognition information based on the optical image information, and to determine a user input based on the input recognition information, and a display unit to display control information corresponding to the user input. A method for recognizing a user input includes obtaining optical image information, generating input recognition information based on the optical image information, the input recognition information including a region corresponding to an input object, and determining a user input based on the input recognition information.

Integrating sensing systems into thermostat housing in manners facilitating compact and visually pleasing physical characteristics thereof

An occupancy sensing electronic thermostat is described that includes a thermostat body having a curved exterior front surface, a dot matrix display mounted within the body viewable by a user in front of the front surface, a passive infrared sensor for measuring infrared energy and a shaped Fresnel lens having a smooth outer surface that extends across only a portion of the exterior front surface of the thermostat body. The Fresnel lens is shaped and curved so as to conform to and form a part of the curved exterior front surface of the thermostat body. A second downwardly directed passive infrared sensor can also be provided to aid in the detection of an approaching user who intends to interact with the thermostat.

Portable electronic device, associated apparatus and methods

A portable electronic device with first and second modes, the first mode, associated with allowing for the availability of one or more of a first level of power consumption and processor activity for the portable electronic device, and allowing general unlocked user interaction with the user interface of the portable electronic device; the second mode, associated with allowing for the availability of one or more of a second level of power consumption or processor activity, and allowing locked user interaction with the user interface; and the locked user interaction allowing for the provision of one or more specific limited user inputs using the user interface, to directly interact with associated second mode output provided using the user interface in the second mode, the one or more specific limited user inputs not being associated with general unlocking of portable electronic device to enter the first mode of operation.

Flexible display apparatus and method of providing user interface by using the same

A flexible display apparatus and a method of displaying a User Interface (UI) are provided. The flexible display apparatus includes an exposed area determining unit for determining an exposed screen area facing outwards with respect to the flexible display apparatus; a User Interface (UI) generating unit for generating a UI corresponding to the outwardly facing exposed screen area; and a display unit for displaying the generated UI on the outwardly facing exposed screen area.

Cooperative displays

A handheld electronic device has two or more displays and sensors operative to indicate the handheld electronic device has been rotated, turned, or flipped so that a first display originally being viewed by a user is now facing away from a user. The processor changes displayed information of the newly displayed content on a second display based upon information displayed in the first display. When the handheld electronic device is returned to its original orientation, previously displayed content on the first display is restored or resumed, or is modified based on information entered in the second display just viewed.

Display apparatus and display method

A display apparatus includes: a display that displays a screen corresponding to a video signal; a write unit that writes the video signal into a memory at a predetermined writing speed; and a read unit that reads the video signal which is written into the memory at a reading speed which is different from the writing speed, and that displays the read video signal on the display, wherein the memory has a capacity which is smaller than the video signal of 1 frame, includes a write address and a read address, the addressing of which is formed in a ring shape, and independently writes and reads the video signal at different speeds.

Portable electronic timepiece with touch sensitive user interface

A portable electronic timepiece (timepiece) with a touch sensitive user interface. The timepiece can be transitioned from a sleep mode to a wake mode by touching a particular area on the touch interface for pre-determined period of time (a dwell input). In the wake mode, the timepiece can interpret a variety of user inputs, including dwell and swipe inputs, and can alter the information shown on the display accordingly. A swipe input can trigger a variety of functions depending on the location, direction and path of the swipe across the touch interface. A dwell input can also trigger other functions depending on how long the dwell lasts and where on the touch interface it occurs. The timepiece can also include a combination of one or more touch buttons and a touch interface.

Handheld electronic apparatus and information rendering method

A handheld apparatus device includes an input interface device, a display device, a memory and a processor. The processor, coupled to the input interface device, the display device and the memory, drives the input interface device to provide a configuration command in response to a user configuration event, and determines and stores a data structure into the memory in response to the configuration command. The data structure records to-do list information and display mode information corresponding to the to-do list information. The processor further determines whether an idle event occurs. When the idle event occurs, the processor drives the electronic handheld apparatus to enter a standby mode, in which the processor further selectively drives the display device to perform a standby mode display operation with reference to the display mode information, and the display device accordingly displays the to-do list information with dimmed backlight.

Display device, control method of display device and program

An object of the present invention is to achieve additional control of power consumption in a display device by performing fine-point switch off control corresponding to a method of a user's touch operation. The display device includes a touch panel and a display unit with a backlight, an area detecting section for detecting a touch area when a touch operation is performed on the touch panel, and a control section for controlling a lighting time interval of the backlight according to the touch area. The method of the touch operation by the user is detected as a difference in touch area and, according to the touch area the lighting time interval of the backlight can be controlled. For example, the lighting time interval can be set short in the case of a light touch, and the lighting time interval can be set long in the case of a firm touch.

BROWSING TERMINAL, CHARGING TERMINAL, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AS WELL AS TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING SYSTEM USING THE SAME

To provide a browsing terminal and the like with high security, which can effectively prevent contents data stored in a terminal from being stolen unlawfully by a third party even if the terminal is accidentally lost. The browsing terminal includes: a receiving part for receiving contents data; a volatile memory for storing the received contents data; a display device with a memory function, which displays the contents data stored in the volatile memory; and a secondary battery for supplying power to the volatile memory and the display device. 1. An inter-terminal communication system , including a distribution terminal and a browsing terminal , whereinthe distribution terminal comprises: a storage part for storing contents data transmitted from a distributor; a transmitting part for transmitting the contents data; and a charging part for charging the browsing terminal, andthe browsing terminal comprises: a receiving part for receiving the contents data transmitted from the transmitting part; a volatile memory for storing the received contents data; a display device with a memory function, which displays the contents data stored in the volatile memory; and a secondary battery for supplying power to the volatile memory and the display device.2. The inter-terminal communication system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the browsing terminal comprises a main power source switch; andwhen the main power source switch is turned off, the browsing terminal writes prescribed shutdown screen data to the volatile memory and displays the prescribed shutdown screen data on the display device, while continuing to supply the power to the volatile memory.3. The inter-terminal communication system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising: a measuring device for measuring a charging amount for the browsing terminal; and a fee-amount determining device for determining a fee amount based on the charging amount measured by the measuring device.4. The inter-terminal communication system as ...

Mechanism for facilitating power extension service at computing devices

A mechanism is described for facilitating power extension service at computing devices according to one embodiment of the invention. A method of embodiments of the invention includes calculating potential power saving by one or more of a plurality of power-saving techniques supported by a computing device. The calculating includes identifying the one or more of the plurality of power-saving techniques that are available for selection and an expected amount of power to be saved with the one or more of the plurality of power saving techniques. The method may further include generating a list identifying the one or more of the plurality of power-saving techniques and relevant information resulting from the calculation, and displaying the list.

DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING SAME

There is provided a display device capable of displaying an image that barely changes with low power consumption on the basis of video data included in a transmitted command, and there is also provided a method for driving the same. 118-. (canceled)19. A display device that refreshes a screen on a display panel on the basis of video data included in an externally transmitted command , the device comprising:a reception circuit for receiving the command;a display timing control circuit having a function of determining whether or not the command includes updated video data every predetermined period;frame memory for storing the updated video data when the command is determined to include the updated video data; a driver circuit for generating an image signal on the basis of the updated video data and outputting the image signal to the display panel along with a control signal, whereby the screen is refreshed, anda power circuit for supplying necessary power to the driver circuit, wherein,the display timing control circuit includes: 'first refreshing means for, when the command received is determined to include the updated video data, causing a memory access circuit to read the updated video data stored in the frame memory and output the updated video data to the driver circuit during the second predetermined period, whereby the screen is refreshed;', 'first refresh pausing means for pausing the refreshing of the screen in a second predetermined period immediately after a first predetermined period immediately preceding the time of determination that the command received during the first predetermined period includes no updated video data; and'}when pausing the refreshing of the screen, the display timing control circuit stops the memory access circuit and digital circuits included in the driver circuit from operating, and causes the power circuit and analog circuits included in the driver circuit to output less current than during the refreshing.20. A display device ...

RECORDING AND REPRODUCTION DEVICE

A recording and reproduction device is capable of recording and outputting content including video images and/or audio and includes a history acquisition unit that acquires usage histories by counting, for a specified period of time, data on whether or not a plurality of functions being performed in the background are in a specific usage state, and a display controller that displays, on a specified display unit, a user interface screen that is compiled based on the usage histories and that shows, by time slot, frequencies at which at least the plurality of functions are in the specific usage state. 1. (canceled)2. A recording and reproduction device capable of recording and outputting content including video images and/or audio , the recording and reproduction device comprising:a history acquisition unit that acquires usage histories by counting, for a specified period of time, data on whether or not a plurality of functions being performed in a background are in a specific usage state; anda display controller programmed to display, on a display device, a user interface screen that is compiled based on the usage histories and that shows, by time slot, frequencies at which at least the plurality of functions are in the specific usage state.3. The recording and reproduction device according to claim 2 , wherein the display controller is programmed to generate a plurality of operation modes in which at least one of the plurality of functions is set to an enabled state in a time slot during which the frequency is at a specified level or higher claim 2 , with the level being different for each of the plurality of operation modes claim 2 , and to display the user interface screen after including selection boxes which make selection of one of the plurality of operation modes possible.4. The recording and reproduction device according to claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of integrated circuits each of which is used to control functions among the plurality of ...

Adjusting proximity thresholds for activating a device user interface

A smart-home device includes a user interface including an electronic display having a first display mode and a second display mode, the first display mode generally requiring more power than said second display mode. The device also includes a processing system in operative communication with one or more environmental sensors for determining at least one environmental condition. The device additionally includes at least one sensor configured to detect a physical closeness of a user to the at least one sensor. The processing system may be configured to cause the electronic display to be in the first display mode when a closeness threshold has been exceeded, where the processing system is further configured to automatically adjust the closeness threshold based at least in part on a historical plurality of physical closeness events as detected by the at least one sensor.

Application load times by caching shader binaries in a persistent storage

A method for compiling a shader for execution by a graphics processor. The method comprises selecting a shader for execution. A key is computed for the selected shader. A memory is searched for a copy of the computed key. A shader binary stored in the memory is passed to the graphics processor for execution if the copy of the computed key is located in the memory. Otherwise, the shader is compiled to produce the shader binary for execution by the graphics processor and storing the shader binary in the memory. The shader binary is associated with the computed key and the copy of the computed key.

Information device, and computer-readable storage medium for computer program

An information device includes a touch-sensitive panel that is used for display and operation; an operation check portion configured to check whether operation performed on the information device is first operation that is predefined operation or second operation other than the first operation; and a luminance setting portion configured to, when a luminance set value of the touch-sensitive panel is set at a low luminance value that is set for a case of power saving, and when the operation check portion checks that the operation performed on the information device is the first operation, remain the luminance set value unchanged, and, when the luminance set value is set at the low luminance value, and when the operation check portion checks that the operation performed on the information device is the second operation, set, as the luminance set value, a high luminance value greater than the low luminance value.

Data processing system and data processor

One data processor is provided with an interface for realizing connection with the other data processor. This interface is provided with a function for connecting the other data processor as a bus master to an internal bus of the one data processor, and the relevant other data processor is capable of directly operating peripheral functions that are memory mapped to the internal bus from an external side via the interface. Accordingly, the data processor can utilize the peripheral functions of the other data processor without interruption of the program being executed. In short, one data processor can use in common the peripheral resources of the other data processor.

Mobile client device, operation method, and recording medium

An information processing apparatus including a touch panel and a near field communication interface. The information processing apparatus detects that an input received at the touch panel corresponds to a predetermined input when the information processing apparatus is in a suspended state; and controls the information processing apparatus execute a predetermined function via the near field communication interface and awake from the suspended state upon detecting that the input corresponds to the predetermined input.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD

According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a display processor and a power-saving setup module. The display processor displays on a screen a first interface including a slider which is movable along a path. The power-saving setup module sets values of a plurality of power-saving setup items in accordance with a position of the slider on the path, such that the information processing apparatus operates in a power-saving mode of one of a plurality of power-saving levels. The display processor changes, if a value of at least one power-saving item of the plurality of power-saving setup items is changed by a second interface which is different from the first interface, the position of the slider on the path. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a display processor configured to display on a screen a first interface comprising a slider configured to be movable along a path, wherein the positions along the slider corresponds to power-saving levels of a power-saving mode; anda power-saving setup module configured to set values of a plurality of power-saving setup items in accordance with a first power-saving level of a plurality of power-saving levels for the information processing apparatus based upon a first position along the slider,wherein the display processor is further configured to change, when a value of at least one power-saving item of the plurality of power-saving setup items is changed by a second interface which is different from the first interface, the first position of the slider on the path based on the changed value of the at least one power-saving setup item.2. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the display processor is further configured to display on the screen the plurality of power-saving setup items and present values of the plurality of power-saving setup items claim 1 , and display claim 1 , when the changed value of the at least one power-saving setup item is greater than a ...

Adaptive screen timeouts based on user preferences, interaction patterns and active applications

A computing device, such as a mobile communication device, is provided that adjusts, based on user interaction with the device, sleep times for a display to enter a sleep mode restricting use of a graphical user interface. The device includes a display providing the graphical user interface and a processor. The processor is configured to cause the display to enter the sleep mode after a sleep time without receiving any user inputs, increase the sleep time responsive to a user input received within a predetermined period of time after entry of the sleep mode and decrease the sleep time responsive to another user input directing the display to enter the sleep mode before passage of the sleep time. The processor may execute similar processes to adjust a plurality of sleep times associated with different applications and different functions within an application.

PHOTOVOLTAIC MOBILE DEVICE

A photovoltaic mobile device includes a backlight module and a liquid crystal display panel. The backlight module includes a plurality of light sources, a photovoltaic substrate, and a light guide plate. The light sources are disposed at a side of the light guide plate, and the light guide plate is disposed above the photovoltaic substrate. The liquid crystal display panel is disposed on the light guide plate. The photovoltaic substrate includes a plurality of strip type photovoltaic components. 1. A photovoltaic mobile device comprising:a backlight module comprising a plurality of light sources, a photovoltaic substrate, and a light guide plate, wherein the light sources are disposed at a side of the light guide plate, and the light guide plate is disposed above the photovoltaic substrate; anda liquid crystal display panel disposed on the light guide plate, wherein the photovoltaic substrate comprises a plurality of strip type photovoltaic components.2. The photovoltaic mobile device of claim 1 , further comprising:a light source bracket, wherein the light sources are disposed in the light source bracket; anda photovoltaic layer coated on a surface of the light source bracket facing the light sources.3. The photovoltaic mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the liquid crystal display panel is a normally white liquid crystal display panel.4. The photovoltaic mobile device of claim 1 , further comprising a touch panel disposed on the liquid crystal display panel.5. The photovoltaic mobile device of further comprising a 3D-barrier disposed on the liquid crystal display panel.6. The photovoltaic mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the light guide plate comprises a plurality of strip cavities disposed on a surface of the light guide plate facing the photovoltaic substrate claim 1 , the strip cavities are disposed corresponding to the strip type photovoltaic components respectively claim 1 , and a cross-sectional profile of the strip cavities is a curved shape.7. The ...

MULTIMEDIA DEVICE AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF

A multimedia device for effectively managing power consumption thereof based on a handle that is used when moving the multimedia device is provided. The multimedia device includes a display, a handle attached to the multimedia device, a sensor for sensing the state of the handle, a power supplier, and a controller configured to block power being supplied to the display, when a sensing value of the sensor indicates a state in which the handle is used. 1. A multimedia device comprising:a display configured to display multimedia content;a handle attached to the multimedia device;a sensor configured to sense whether the handle is used;a power supplier configured to supply power to the multimedia device; anda controller configured to control the power supplier to block power being supplied to the display, when a sensing value received from the sensor indicates a state in which the handle is used.2. The multimedia device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to sense whether the handle is used after the power being supplied to the display is blocked claim 1 ,wherein the controller is configured to control the power supplier to provide power to the display when the sensing value indicates a state in which the handle is not used, and the display is configured to display the multimedia content when the power is supplied to the display.3. The multimedia device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to sense whether the handle is used after the power being supplied to the display is blocked claim 1 ,wherein when a duration time, during which a sensing value indicating a state in which the handle is used remains constant, is equal to or greater than a set reference time, the controller is configured to control the power supplier to block power being supplied to the multimedia device.4. The multimedia device of claim 1 , wherein the multimedia device further comprises input circuitry configured to receive a touch-based input claim 1 ,wherein the controller is ...

DISPLAY DRIVING APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Provided are a display driving apparatus for updating information displayed on a display of an electronic device, an electronic device including the same, and a method for driving the display using the same. A display driving apparatus includes a driving controller configured to receive promotion setting information from a device controller of an electronic device and drive the display according to the received promotion setting information independently of the device controller. 1. A display driving apparatus for updating information displayed on a display of an electronic device , the display driving apparatus comprising:a driving controller configured to receive promotion setting information from a device controller of the electronic device and drive the display according to the received promotion setting information independently of the device controller.2. The display driving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the display is an electronic paper display.3. The display driving apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a configuration register;a sequence generator; anda mode setter configured to store the received promotion setting information in the configuration register and to set the sequence generator,wherein the driving controller comprises a dynamic driving controller configured to be periodically activated based on a sequence generated by the sequence generator, update the display to display the promotion information according to the promotion setting information stored in the configuration register and enter into sleep mode.4. The display driving apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the promotion setting information comprises selection information for a dynamic display region claim 3 , and the dynamic driving controller is configured to control the promotion information to be displayed on a region selected according to the selection information.5. The display driving apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the promotion setting information comprises first promotion ...

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and recording medium recording computer-readable program

If apparatuses capable of both power transmission and power reception are connected to each other, power may circulate needlessly between the apparatuses and be consumed. Power control is then performed based on a determined power control policy by providing display for determining a direction of power transfer when needed.

TOUCH CONTROLLER HAVING INCREASED SENSING SENSITIVITY, AND DISPLAY DRIVING CIRCUIT AND DISPLAY DEVICE AND SYSTEM HAVING THE TOUCH CONTROLLER

A touch controller includes a touch data generator that is connected to a plurality of sensing lines, the touch data generator sensing a change in capacitance of a sensing unit connected to each of the sensing lines and generating touch data by processing the sensing signal corresponding to the result of sensing; and a signal processor that controls a timing of generating the touch data by receiving at least one piece of timing information for driving a display panel from a timing controller, and then providing either the timing information or a signal generated from the timing information as a control signal to the touch data generator. 1. A touch display driver integrated chip (TDDI) comprising: a source driver configured to drive a source line of a display panel; and', 'a timing controller configured to control the source driver; and, 'a display driving unit comprisinga touch controller configured to detect an electrical change of sensing units of the display panel,wherein the display driving unit and the touch controller are included in the TDDI, andwherein an operation of the display driving unit and an operation of the touch controller are synchronized with each other.2. The TDDI of claim 1 , wherein the timing controller is configured to generate timing information and to transmit the timing information to the touch controller.3. The TDDI of claim 1 , wherein the display driving unit includes a power generator configured to generate power voltage and to supply the power voltage to the touch controller.4. The TDDI of claim 2 , wherein the display driving unit is configured to receive an external signal from an external controller and to generate the timing information based on the external signal.5. The TDDI of claim 2 , wherein the timing controller does not provide the timing information to the touch controller when the touch controller enters a sleep mode.6. The TDDI of claim 4 , wherein the touch controller is configured to generate a control signal in ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HALF-SUSPEND CONTROLLING METHOD APPLIED THEREIN

An electronic device includes a display and a processor. The display displays a present application program in a first brightness. When the electronic device in normal-use status receives no user input for a predetermined idle time period, the processor determines whether the present application program is in a half-suspend list. If yes, the processor controls the electronic device to enter a half-suspend status and keep the present application program running, but controls the display to display the present application program in a second brightness, which is less bright than the first brightness. A half-suspend controlling method of the electronic device is also provided. 1. An electronic device capable of running several application programs , the electronic device comprising:a plurality of electronic elements activated when the electronic device is in a normal-use status;a display configured to display a present application program in a first brightness; anda processor configured to establish a half-suspend list, the half-suspend list comprising at least one application program;wherein when the electronic device in the normal-use status receives no user input for a predetermined idle time period, the processor determines whether the present application program is in the half-suspend list;wherein if the present application program is in the half-suspend list, the processor controls the electronic device to enter a half-suspend status and keep running the present application program, and the display displays the present application program in a second brightness; andwherein the second brightness is less bright than the first brightness, and the electronic elements are partially kept activated in the half-suspend status.2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second brightness is a lowest brightness of the display.3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the electronic device is in the half-suspend status claim 1 , a group ...

DISPLAY DEVICE, METHOD OF DRIVING A DISPLAY DEVICE, AND DISPLAY SYSTEM

In a display device, when a receiving section receives positional information representing a position of a pointer image in a display region in a first display mode, a data generating section generates display image data corresponding to a display image based on an image corresponding to internal image data stored in an internal image memory, the above-mentioned pointer image, and the above-mentioned positional information. 1. A display device , comprising:a timing controller configured to generate display image data based on image data output from a system unit that is externally provided; anda display panel configured to display a display image including a pointer image based on the display image data, a receiving section configured to receive, from the system unit, the image data and positional information representing a position of the pointer image in a display region;', 'an internal image memory configured to store the image data received by the receiving section as internal image data; and', 'a data generating section configured to generate the display image data,, 'the timing controller comprising a first display mode of displaying, when an operation of outputting the image data is stopped in the system unit, the display image based on the internal image data stored in the internal image memory; and', 'a second display mode of displaying, in accordance with the operation of outputting the image data in the system unit, the display image based on the image data received by the receiving section,, 'the display device comprisingthe data generating section being configured to generate, when the receiving section receives the positional information in the first display mode, the display image data corresponding to the display image based on an image corresponding to the internal image data stored in the internal image memory, the pointer image, and the positional information.2. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the data generating section ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL AN AGGRESSIVENESS OF DISPLAY PANEL POWER SAVINGS AND FIDELITY

Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture to control an aggressiveness of display panel power savings are disclosed. An example apparatus include a display panel, a display controller to adjust an image to be displayed by the display panel, and a power savings controller to access an image provided to the display controller, execute a machine learning model using the image as an input to generate an aggressiveness value, and provide the aggressiveness value to the display controller, the display controller to adjust the image based on the aggressiveness value. 1. An apparatus comprising:a display panel;a display controller to adjust an image to be displayed by the display panel; andprocessor circuitry including one or more of:at least one of a central processing unit, a graphic processing unit or a digital signal processor, the at least one of the central processing unit, the graphic processing unit or the digital signal processor having control circuitry to control data movement within the processor circuitry, arithmetic and logic circuitry to perform one or more first operations corresponding to instructions, and one or more registers to store a result of the one or more first operations, the instructions in the apparatus;a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), the FPGA including logic gate circuitry, a plurality of configurable interconnections, and storage circuitry, the logic gate circuitry and interconnections to perform one or more second operations, the storage circuitry to store a result of the one or more second operations; orApplication Specific Integrate Circuitry (ASIC) including logic gate circuitry to perform one or more third operations;the processor circuitry to perform at least one of the first operations, the second operations or the third operations to instantiate:image accessor circuitry to access an image provided to the display controller;model executor circuitry to execute a machine learning model using the image as an input to ...

Method and apparatus for controlling an operation mode of a mobile terminal

A method and apparatus for controlling an operation mode in a mobile terminal provides the mobile terminal to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed, after a lapse of which it enters a first power-saving mode, and drive a camera module if the predetermined time has elapsed. Meanwhile, the mobile terminal determines whether a predetermined subject is recognized by the camera module, and then delays changing to the first power-saving mode if the predetermined subject is recognized, and enters the first power-saving mode if the predetermined subject is not recognized.

Display apparatus and method of driving display panel using the same

A display apparatus includes a display panel, a data driver and a frequency controller. The display panel displays an image based on an input image data. The data driver outputs a data voltage to the display panel. The frequency controller determines a driving frequency of the display panel based on the input image data and a play speed setting.

POWER-BASED AND TARGET-BASED GRAPHICS QUALITY ADJUSTMENT

An embodiment of an electronic processing system may include an application processor, persistent storage media communicatively coupled to the application processor, a graphics subsystem communicatively coupled to the application processor, a power budget analyzer to identify a power budget for one or more of the application processor, the persistent storage media, and the graphics subsystem, a target analyzer communicatively coupled to the graphics subsystem to identify a target for the graphics subsystem, and a parameter adjuster to adjust one or more parameters of the graphics subsystem based on one or more of the identified power budget and the identified target. 1. (canceled)2. A graphics apparatus , comprising:a power budget analyzer to identify a power budget for a graphics system;a target analyzer to identify a target for the graphics system and determine whether the identified target is a video analytics target or a human viewer; and 'adjust an adjustment range of a quantization parameter based on whether the identified target is the video analytics target or the human viewer.', 'a parameter adjuster communicatively coupled to the power budget analyzer to3. The graphics apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the parameter adjuster is further to:compare the identified power budget to a budget threshold; andadjust an image tuning parameter of the graphics system based on the comparison of the identified power budget and the budget threshold.4. The graphics apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the parameter adjuster is further to:adjust a block size of a motion vector search region based on the comparison of the identified power budget and the budget threshold.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the parameter adjuster is further to adjust one or more encode parameters of the graphics system based on the identified target.6. A method of adjusting a graphics parameter claim 2 , comprising:identifying a power budget for a graphics system;identifying a target for the graphics ...

CONTEXT SENSITIVE BACKLIGHT

Systems and methods for controlling the lighted display of a mobile device are disclosed. The backlight of or active power supplied to a display is reduced or deactivated after a certain period based on the application running on the mobile device, rather than being a uniform deactivation time. The system and method can be used on a variety of mobile devices having a display screen. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:while a backlight of a computing device is powered off, detecting, by the computing device, a user input; and activating, by the computing device, the backlight at a first power level;', 'determining, by the computing device and based on a user-configured parameter, a first amount of time a backlight is to remain powered on;', 'determining, by the computing device, a second amount of time the backlight is to remain at the first power level, wherein the amount of time the backlight is to remain at the first power level is less than the amount of time the backlight is to remain powered on, and wherein the first power level corresponds to a first brightness level of the backlight;', 'after the second amount of time has elapsed, setting, by the computing device, an amount of power for the backlight to a second power level, wherein the second power level is less than the first power level, and wherein the second power level corresponds to a second brightness level of the backlight that is lower than the first brightness level; and', 'after the first amount of time has elapsed, powering off the backlight., 'responsive to detecting the user input22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:while the backlight of the computing device is powered off, detecting, by one or more sensors of the computing device, that the computing device was picked up; andresponsive to detecting that the computing device was picked up, activating the backlight of the computing device.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein:the backlight is of a touch screen display of the ...

Liquid crystal display device

In a liquid crystal display (LCD) device having a touch panel function, power consumption is reduced in the standby state. The display section is divided into blocks each of which is formed of a plurality of display lines. The counter electrode is disposed for each block. A driving circuit selectively supplies, to the counter electrode of each block, the voltage used for the liquid crystal display and the voltage used for the touch panel scanning. The driving circuit has a source amplifier that supplies the video voltages to the video lines. The driving circuit reduces the current in the source amplifier, such that the current is lower than current at the time of a normal operation, to lower the power consumption, and stops the operation of the source amplifier and supplies the GND voltage to the video lines to further lower the power consumption.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF

An electronic apparatus and a power management method thereof are provided. The power management method is adapted to the electronic apparatus and includes the following steps. A target time is obtained according to a user input. A remaining demand time is determined according to the target time and an elapsed time after activating timing. A time-to-empty of a battery device is obtained. The time-to-empty of the battery device and the remaining demand time are compared to provide a visual notification and a user behavior suggestion message according to the comparison result. The user behavior suggestion message includes at least one power saving operation. 1. A power management method adapted to an electronic apparatus comprising a battery device , the power management method comprising:obtaining a target time according to a user input;determining a remaining demand time according to the target time and an elapsed time after activating timing;obtaining a time-to-empty of the battery device; andcomparing the remaining demand time with the time-to-empty of the battery device, and providing a visual notification and a user behavior suggestion message according to a comparison result, wherein the user behavior suggestion message comprises at least one power saving operation.2. The power management method according to claim 1 , wherein after comparing the remaining demand time with the time-to-empty of the battery device claim 1 , and providing the visual notification and the user behavior suggestion message according to the comparison result claim 1 , the power management method further comprises:detecting that the at least one power saving operation is performed, wherein the time-to-empty increases in response to that the at least one power saving operation is performed.3. The power management method according to claim 1 , wherein after comparing the remaining demand time with the time-to-empty of the battery device claim 1 , and providing the visual notification and ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY SCREEN ACCORDING TO EYE FOCUS AND HEAD-MOUNTED ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A method for controlling a display screen according to an eye focus and a head-mounted electronic device are provided. The method is applicable to the head-mounted electronic device, the head-mounted electronic device includes a display screen, and the display screen is transparent when display is turned off. Furthermore, the method can include displaying an image on the display screen, an eye focus of a user being within a first distance range. The method can further include turning off the display screen, when it is detected that a duration in which the eye focus of the user is not within the first distance range is greater than or equal to a first duration. The method can lower power consumption, and reduce impact of an image on watching a real world. 1. A method for controlling a display screen according to eye focus of a user , comprising:displaying an image on the display screen, wherein an eye focus of the user being within a first distance range of the display screen, the display screen comprised in a head-mounted electronic device and the display screen being transparent when the display screen is turned off; andturning off the display screen in response to detecting that a duration in which the eye focus of the user is not within the first distance range is greater than or equal to a first duration.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein after the turning off the display screen claim 1 , the method further comprises:turning on the display screen in response to detecting that a duration in which the eye focus of the user falls within the first distance range is greater than or equal to a second duration.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the display screen is a liquid crystal display claim 1 , and when a video is played on the display screen claim 1 , the turning off the display screen comprises:turning off a backlight of the display screen.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the display screen is a liquid crystal display claim 1 , ...

Pixel circuit and display device

Provided are a pixel circuit and a display device which support multi-gradation display and can prevent display quality from deteriorating with low power consumption. A pixel circuit ( 3 ) includes a first switch circuit ( 22 ) provided between a pixel node Np of a display element unit ( 21 ) and a data signal line SL, and a memory circuit ( 23 ) which restores the pixel node to an initial voltage state, based on a hold voltage stored in a storage node Nm. The memory circuit ( 23 ) includes a transistor T 1 having a gate electrode connected to the storage node Nm, and a source electrode connected to the pixel node Np; a second switch circuit ( 24 ) which controls a conducting state between a drain electrode of the transistor T 1 and a voltage supply line VSL, in response to a signal level of a first control signal line SWL; a third switch circuit ( 25 ) which controls a conducting state between the drain electrode and the gate electrode of the transistor T 1 , in response to a signal level of a second control signal line CSL; and a capacitor element Cst provided between the storage node Nm and the voltage supply line VSL.

DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A display control apparatus includes: a touch detection unit that detects a touch operation on a first display unit; a proximity detection unit that detects object proximity; and a control unit that, when the first display unit is turned on and a second display unit is turned off, in response to object proximity being detected by the proximity detection unit before a touch operation is detected by the touch detection unit, turns off the first display unit and starts turning on the second display unit, and when the first display unit is turned on and a second display unit is turned off, in response to object proximity being detected by the proximity detection unit after a touch operation is detected by the touch detection unit and before a first predetermined time is exceeded, starts turning on the second display unit while maintaining the first display unit to be turned on. 1. A display control apparatus comprising:a touch detection unit that detects a touch operation on a first display unit;a proximity detection unit that detects object proximity; anda memory and at least one processor which function as:a control unit that performs control thatwhen the first display unit is turned on and a second display unit is turned off, in response to object proximity being detected by the proximity detection unit before a touch operation is detected by the touch detection unit, turns off the first display unit and starts turning on the second display unit, andwhen the first display unit is turned on and the second display unit is turned off, in response to object proximity being detected by the proximity detection unit after a touch operation is detected by the touch detection unit and before a first predetermined time is exceeded, starts turning on the second display unit while maintaining the first display unit to be turned on.2. The display control apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit performs control thatin a state of turning on the second display unit ...

ROTATION SENSOR DEVICE

embodiments described herein provide for a device that can include a hinge to couple a first housing to a second housing. The hinge can include logic to detect a rotation of the first housing around an axis of the hinge relative to the second housing. The logic may be included in a digital potentiometer integrated within the hinge. 125-. (canceled)26. A device , comprising:a hinge to couple a first housing to a second housing, the hinge including logic to detect a rotation of the first housing around an axis of the hinge, relative to the second housing.27. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein the logic is included in a digital potentiometer integrated within the hinge.28. The electronic device of claim 27 , wherein the logic includes an inter-integrated circuit.29. The electronic device of claim 26 , further comprising:a rotation detection module, wherein the rotation detection module can receive an angle value signal from the logic, wherein the angle value signal includes an angle value that represents an angle the first housing rotated around the axis of the hinge.30. The electronic device of claim 29 , wherein the rotation detection module can determine a configuration of the device based on the angle value in the angle value signal.31. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein the logic is integrated into a shaft of the hinge.32. The electronic device of claim 26 , wherein the detected rotation of the first housing is displayed on a display.33. A convertible computer claim 26 , comprising:a first housing;a second housing;a hinge to couple the first housing to the second housing; anda sensor device located in the hinge, wherein the sensor device is configured to detect a rotation of the first housing around an axis of the hinge, relative to the second housing.34. The convertible computer of claim 33 , wherein the sensor device is a digital potentiometer and includes an inter-integrated circuit.35. The convertible computer of claim 33 , further comprising ...

FOLDABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A foldable display apparatus, a method of manufacturing the same, and a controlling method of the same are disclosed. The foldable display apparatus includes a substrate including a metal thin film and an insulating layer provided on the metal thin film, an organic light-emitting unit formed on the substrate and emitting light in an direction away from the substrate, and a thin film encapsulating layer for encapsulating the organic light-emitting unit. The foldable display apparatus may be folded in a direction such that the metal thin film is exposed. 120-. (canceled)21. A display apparatus comprising:an insulating layer;a metal film on a first surface of the insulating layer;an organic light-emitting unit on a second surface of the insulating layer, the second surface opposing the first surface; andan encapsulating layer on the organic light-emitting unit.22. The display apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the metal film comprises stainless steel.23. The display apparatus of claim 21 , wherein a thickness of the metal film is in a range of about 5 micrometers to about 30 micrometers.24. The display apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the metal film comprises a polished surface.25. The display apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the encapsulating layer comprises at least one inorganic layer.26. The display apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the encapsulating layer comprises at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer.27. The display apparatus of claim 26 , wherein the at least one organic layer and the at least one inorganic layer are alternately stacked.28. The display apparatus of claim 21 , further comprising:a polarizing member on the encapsulating layer.29. The apparatus of claim 21 , further comprising:a passivation member on the encapsulating layer.30. The display apparatus of claim 21 , further comprising:a passivation layer between the substrate and the organic light-emitting layer.31. The display apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the insulating layer ...

Touch controller apparatus and a method for waking up an electronic device

A touch controller apparatus configured to sense a gesture performed on an electronic device is provided. The touch controller apparatus includes a touch controller, a system controller, an accelerator sensor, and a proximity sensor. The touch controller is configured to operate in a smart idle mode. The system controller, the accelerator sensor and the proximity sensor are configured to operate in a deep sleep mode. The gesture wakes up the touch controller, and the touch controller wakes up the system controller. The system controller wakes up the accelerator sensor and the proximity sensor to generate a sensing data. The system controller controls the electronic device to change from the smart idle mode to a normal mode according to the sensing data. Furthermore, a method for waking up an electronic device is also provided.

DISPLAY DEVICE, COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING THE OPERATING STATES OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM

A display device includes interface circuitry configured to receive a display signal from an external computing device; a display screen configured to display the received display signal; an energy management function configured to control an operating state of the display device; a sensor configured to provide at least one control signal indicative of the presence of a user in a predefined area in front of the display screen; and a control unit configured to select an energy saving mode from a plurality of energy saving modes based at least on the control signal provided by the sensor. 111-. (canceled)12. A display device for a computer system , comprising:interface circuitry configured to receive a display signal from an external computing device;a display screen configured to display the received display signal;an energy management function configured to control an operating state of the display device;a sensor configured to provide at least one control signal indicative of the presence of a user in a predefined area in front of the display screen; anda control unit configured to select an energy saving mode from a plurality of energy saving modes based at least on the control signal provided by the sensor, whereinthe control unit is configured to immediately select a first energy saving mode when an absence of the user is detected by the sensor and select a second energy saving mode, if a presence of the user is not detected within a predetermined first time period after entering the first energy saving mode,the energy management function is configured to control the operating state based on the selected energy saving mode, the brightness of the display screen is reduced in the first energy saving mode, and a backlight illumination unit of the display screen is completely deactivated in the second energy saving mode, andthe interface circuitry is configured to transmit first control information regarding a determination of an operating state of the external ...

User terminal device for displaying application and methods thereof

A content display method of a user terminal device including a bended touch screen divided into a main area and a sub area, includes displaying, on the main area, a first main content provided by a first application, and displaying, on the sub area, a first sub content associated with the first main content, receiving a user gesture input on the main area, and in response to receiving the user gesture, displaying, on the main area, a second main content provided by a second application, and displaying, on the sub area, a second sub content associated with the second main content.

Mobile terminal and method of controlling the same

A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to provide wireless communication; a display unit; a sensing unit configured to sense a plurality of taps applied to the display unit; and a controller configured to control the display unit to be in a deactivated state, receive a plurality of taps applied to the display unit in the deactivated state, and execute a voice recognition function while maintaining the display unit in the deactivated state, when a pattern formed by the plurality of taps matches a preset pattern.

Systems, methods, and devices for controlling object update rates in a display screen

A display system includes a display, a content component, a focus region component, and a refresh rate component. The display is configured to selectively display information with refresh rates that vary across a plurality of display regions of the display screen. The content component is configured to receive content for display on the display screen and to provide the content to the display. The focus region component is configured to determine a focus region of a user in relation to the display screen. The focus region includes one of the plurality of display regions at which a user is likely looking. The refresh rate component is configured to select the refresh rates of the display elements in the plurality of display regions. A refresh rate in the focus region may be different than a refresh rate in one or more other display regions of the plurality of display regions.

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR CONTROLLING A POWER CONSUMPTION OF A MEDIA STREAM REPRODUCING DEVICE

A method of controlling a power consumption of a media stream reproducing device having a wide input voltage range power supply includes receiving a media stream and providing an output signal representative of the received media stream. A mains supply voltage of the media stream receiver is monitored and, in case the measured mains supply voltage falls below a first level the method further includes one or more of providing an output signal representative of a message indicating the reduced mains supply voltage and advising a user to reduce the power consumption of at least the media stream reproducing device, or providing an output signal controlling a first reduction of the power consumption of the media stream reproducing device, or controlling a recording device operatively connected to the media stream reproducing device to record the received media stream for later reproduction. 1. A method of controlling a power consumption of a device that is powered from a single mains supply voltage source , the device having a wide input voltage range power supply circuit adapted to provide a constant output power over a wide mains supply voltage range , the method including:monitoring, in a monitoring circuit, the mains supply voltage of the device;in case the measured mains supply voltage is below a first level within the wide input voltage range of the power supply circuit, reducing the power consumption of the device and continuing monitoring the mains supply voltage while the power consumption of the device is reduced, wherein the method further includes, after the power consumption has been reduced and in case the mains supply voltage exceeds a second level for a first time period,cancelling the reduction of the power consumption of the device in response to a corresponding control signal, wherein a delay proper to the device is set to expire before the cancellation is executed.2. The method of claim 1 , further including determining an average normal mains power ...

INTERFACE ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND TERMINAL

An interface adjustment method includes: switching from a standby state to a work state or from a power-off state to a work state in response to a start operation of a user if the start operation is detected, and determining a current system time of a terminal; looking up a correspondence table of time and an illumination shadow angle, and determining an illumination shadow angle corresponding to the current system time of the terminal; and adjusting, according to the illumination shadow angle corresponding to the current system time of the terminal, an interface currently displayed by the terminal, so that the terminal can adjust the interface according to the system time. 1. An interface adjustment method , comprising processor-implemented steps , the steps comprising:switching from a standby state to a work state or from a power-off state to a work state in response to a start operation of a user if the start operation is detected, and determining a current system time of a terminal;looking up a correspondence table of time and an illumination shadow angle, and determining an illumination shadow angle corresponding to the current system time of the terminal; andadjusting, according to the illumination shadow angle corresponding to the current system time of the terminal, an interface currently displayed by the terminal.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the adjusting claim 1 , according to the illumination shadow angle corresponding to the current system time of the terminal claim 1 , an interface currently displayed by the terminal comprises:updating, according to the illumination shadow angle corresponding to the current system time of the terminal, an illumination shadow angle parameter of the interface currently displayed by the terminal; andrefreshing, according to the updated illumination shadow angle parameter of the interface, the interface currently displayed by the terminal.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein if the interface ...

Method for Controlling Screen of User Terminal and User Terminal

A method for controlling a screen of a user terminal includes the follows. A touch operation on a screen is detected in a black screen state. When a preset condition is met, the screen is controlled to switch from the black screen state to a bright screen state in which the screen brightness is the target brightness value. A user terminal is also provided.

ELECTRONIC DISPLAY ILLUMINATION

According to an example, a system for electronic display illumination comprises a display, a sensor communicatively coupled to the display to detect a user and a user eye gaze, and a processing resource communicatively coupled to the sensor. In some examples, the processing resource may determine an active screen area and an inactive screen area of the display based on the user eye gaze; instruct a display controller to adjust a display value of the inactive screen area; and transmit active screen area data to a secondary display. 1. A system for electronic display illumination , comprising:a display;a sensor communicatively coupled to the display to detect a user and a user eye gaze; anda processing resource communicatively coupled to the sensor,wherein the processing resource is to determine an active screen area and an inactive screen area of the display based on the user eye gaze, instruct a display controller to adjust a display value of the inactive screen area, and transmit active screen area data to a secondary display.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display controller is coupled to a backlight.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display controller is coupled to at least one organic light-emitting diode.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display value is a brightness level.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display value is a color saturation level.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display controller is further to adjust a display value of a peripheral area of the active screen area.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display controller is to transition the display value.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the transition is based on a temporal profile.9. A method of adaptive electronic display illumination claim 7 , comprising:detecting, with a camera coupled to a display, a user in proximity to the display;determining, on a processor coupled to the camera, a primary user and a primary user eye gaze;determining an active screen area ...

POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT DISPLAYS BACKGROUND COLORS TO INDICATE BATTERY STATUSES

A power management system that indicates battery statuses by displaying background colors includes a power management device with a display, at least one sensor, and at least one battery set. The at least one sensor is connected to the power management device and the at least one battery set to detect the statuses of the at least one battery set and to send detection information to the power management device. According to the management items, the power management device enables the display to use different background colors to show the statuses of the at least one battery set. The maintenance person can quickly and clearly know current status of the at least one battery set for assurance of fast maintenance and easy management of the power management system. 1. A power management system displaying background colors to indicate battery statuses , comprising:at least one battery set, each of which includes a plurality of batteries for providing and storing electrical power;at least one sensor, each of which is connected to a corresponding battery set to detect a current status of the corresponding battery set and generate detection information; andat least one power management device, each of which includes a processor, a first connection port, and a display; wherein the first connection port is connected to the at least one sensor to receive the detection information and send the detection information to the processor, the processor generates status information according to the received detection information, and enables the display to show a background color corresponding to the status information.2. The power management system of claim 1 , further comprising a remote management device connected to the at least one power management device; wherein one of the at least one power management device sends the status information to the remote management device claim 1 , the remote management device sends setting information to said power management device according to ...

RAISE GESTURE DETECTION IN A DEVICE

A wearable computing device can detect device-raising gestures. For example, onboard motion sensors of the device can detect movement of the device in real time and infer information about the spatial orientation of the device. Based on analysis of signals from the motion sensors, the device can detect a raise gesture, which can be a motion pattern consistent with the user moving the device's display into his line of sight. In response to detecting a raise gesture, the device can activate its display and/or other components. Detection of a raise gesture can occur in stages, and activation of different components can occur at different stages. 1. A method executed in a wearable device , the method comprising:obtaining, by a motion coprocessor of the wearable device, a set of motion sensor data samples from a motion sensor of the wearable device, the set of motion sensor data samples being obtained while an applications processor of the wearable device is in a sleep state and a user interface component of the wearable device is in an inactive state;analyzing, by the motion coprocessor, the set of motion sensor data samples using one or more detection processes to detect a raise gesture;in response to detecting the raise gesture, waking, by the motion coprocessor, the applications processor from the sleep state;executing, by the applications processor, a confirmation process on at least a portion of the set of motion sensor data samples to confirm the detected raise gesture;determining, by the applications processor, whether the user interface component should be activated, the determination being based at least in part on a result of the confirmation process; andin response to determining that the user interface component should be activated, activating, by the applications processor, the user interface component.2. The method of wherein analyzing the set of motion sensor data samples to identify the raise gesture includes concurrently executing at least two different ...

DISPLAY APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

According to embodiments, a display apparatus and an operation method thereof are provided. The display apparatus includes: a volatile memory; a nonvolatile memory; and a processor configured to: determine stability of a system for the display apparatus; when a power-off input for the display apparatus is received, if the system is determined to be stable, enter a power-saving mode while maintaining power supply to the volatile memory in which execution data regarding an application currently being executed is stored; and if the system is determined to be unstable, perform power-off processing after storing execution status information of at least one application being executed in the nonvolatile memory, perform booting to execute the application by using application execution status information stored in the nonvolatile memory, and store the execution data regarding the executed application in the volatile memory and then enter the power saving mode while maintaining the power supply to the volatile memory. 1. A display apparatus comprising:a volatile memory;a nonvolatile memory; anda processor configured to:receive a power-off input for the display apparatus, in response to a system status of the display apparatus being identified to be stable, enter a power-saving mode while maintaining power supply to the volatile memory in which execution data regarding an application currently being executed is stored; andin response to the system status of the display apparatus being identified to be unstable, perform a rebooting operation after storing execution status information of the application currently being executed in the nonvolatile memory,store, in the volatile memory, the execution data regarding the application which is obtained by executing the application by using application execution status information stored in the nonvolatile memory, andenter the power saving mode while maintaining the power supply to the volatile memory.2. The display apparatus of claim 1 ...

LEVEL SHIFTER AND PROJECTOR

A level shifter included in a device includes an external interface power circuit configured to supply a power voltage corresponding to electrical input-output characteristics of an interface circuit of an external device, an internal interface power circuit configured to supply a power voltage corresponding to electrical input-output characteristics of an internal interface circuit in the device, a power switch configured to control power supply to the external interface power unit according to an electrical signal from the external device, and a selector configured to control conduction between the interface circuit of the external device and the internal interface circuit. The selector is configured to transition to an operable state when the external interface power unit is supplied with power. 1. A level shifter included in a device , the level shifter comprising:an external interface power circuit configured to supply a power voltage corresponding to electrical input-output characteristics of an interface circuit of an external device;an internal interface power circuit configured to supply a power voltage corresponding to electrical input-output characteristics of an internal interface circuit in the device;a power switch configured to control power supply to the external interface power circuit according to an electrical signal from the external device; anda selector configured to control conduction between the interface circuit of the external device and the internal interface circuit,wherein the selector is configured to transition to an operable state when the external interface power circuit is supplied with power.2. The level shifter according to claim 1 , wherein the power switch includes a transistor configured to supply power to the external interface power circuit according to the electrical signal.3. The level shifter according to claim 2 , wherein the transistor includes:a first transistor that receives the electrical signal, and outputs an ...

User terminal device for supporting user interaction and methods thereof

A method of controlling a user terminal device including a touch screen divided into a main area and at least one sub area. The touch screen includes a first surface including the main area, a second surface extending from the first surface and including the at least one sub area, and wherein the second surface is curved or bent with respect to a plane of the first surface is provided. The method includes performing an unlocking operation to activate the user terminal device, in response to a first pinch gesture being input on the at least one sub area while the user terminal device is locked; and performing a locking operation to inactivate the user terminal device, in response to a second pinch gesture being input on the at least one sub area, while the user terminal device is unlocked.

Power system utilizing processor core performance state control

An information handling system includes a power supply coupled to a processor that includes a plurality of cores. A power system controller is coupled to the power supply and the processor. The power system controller may set each of the plurality of cores to a performance state that is below a highest performance state. The power system controller may then determine whether the power supplied from the power supply to the processor during operation is sufficient to operate each of the plurality of cores at the highest performance state. In response to the power being insufficient to operate each of the plurality of cores at the highest performance state, the power system controller may control the plurality of cores such that a subset operate at the highest performance state and the remainder operate at a performance state that is lower than the highest performance state.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING DISPLAY-RELATED RESOURCES

A computer-implemented method for managing display-related resources, the method comprising the steps of: receiving () an input sequence of images at a server; the method being characterized in that it further comprises the steps of: analyzing () presence of input activity at the server; in case of activity presence at the server, adding (), to an output data stream, a signal indicative of activity presence (); adding to the output data stream the input sequence of images (); transmitting the output data stream to a client device for the purpose of managing display-related resources of the client device based on the signal indicative of activity presence (). 1. A computer-implemented method for managing display-related resources , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': '201', 'receiving () an input sequence of images at a server;'}the method being characterized in that it further comprises the steps of:{'b': '202', 'analyzing () presence of input activity at the server;'}{'b': 203', '303, 'in case of activity presence at the server, adding (), to an output data stream, a signal indicative of activity presence ();'}{'b': '304', 'adding, to the output data stream, the input sequence of images ();'}{'b': '303', 'transmitting the output data stream to a client device for the purpose of managing display-related resources of the client device based on the signal indicative of activity presence ().'}2. The method according to characterized in that the input activity is evidence of use of input means selected from a group comprising a mouse claim 1 , a touchpad claim 1 , a keyboard claim 1 , a remote control.3. The method according to characterized in that the resources saving action includes inhibiting invoking of a screen saver or reducing screen brightness in order to reduce energy consumption.4. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer-executable instructions performing all the steps of the computer-implemented method according to any of the when ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A POWER-EFFICIENT FRAMEWORK TO MAINTAIN DATA SYNCHRONIZATION OF A MOBILE PERSONAL COMPUTER TO SIMULATE A CONNECTED SCENARIO

An apparatus and method for a power-efficient framework to maintain data synchronization of a mobile personal computer (MPC) are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the detection of a data synchronization wakeup event while the MPC is operating according to a sleep state. Subsequent to wakeup event, at least one system resource is disabled to provide a minimum number of system resources required to re-establish a network connection. In one embodiment, user data from a network server is synchronized on the MPC without user intervention; the mobile platform system resumes operation according to the sleep state. In one embodiment, a wakeup alarm is programmed according to a user history profile regarding received e-mails. In a further embodiment, data synchronizing involves disabling a display, and throttling the system processor to operate at a reduced frequency. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

WAKING A DEVICE IN RESPONSE TO USER GESTURES

A wearable computing device can detect device-raising gestures. For example, onboard motion sensors of the device can detect movement of the device in real time and infer information about the spatial orientation of the device. Based on analysis of signals from the motion sensors, the device can detect a raise gesture, which can be a motion pattern consistent with the user moving the device's display into his line of sight. In response to detecting a raise gesture, the device can activate its display and/or other components. Detection of a raise gesture can occur in stages, and activation of different components can occur at different stages.

Standby power interception apparatus for computer and computer peripheral device

The present invention relates to a computer and a method for controlling same, in which power being supplied to a computer peripheral device is completely intercepted in a standby mode (power saving mode) or a monitor power-off mode during use of the computer, and power being supplied to the computer and to the computer peripheral device is completely intercepted when the power of the computer is turned ‘off’. Conventional computers have disadvantages that monitor screens are turned off but power is continuously supplied to monitors and computer peripheral devices that consume power in a standby mode (power saving mode) or a monitor power-off mode during use of the computer, and standby power of the computer is wasted when the power of the computer is turned ‘off’, and standby power of computer peripheral devices (monitor, printer, speaker, etc.) is continuously wasted. Such an unnecessary power waste may cause energy waste and generation of CO 2, thus causing environmental contamination. The present invention solves these problems, which involve power being wasted by a computer and standby power zero being wasted, without unplugging, and inhibits excessive emission of CO 2 caused by an unnecessary production of power to reduce environmental contamination.

Voice Control User Interface with Progressive Command Engagement

A method include placing a first processor in a sleep operating mode and running a second processor that is operative to wake the first processor from the sleep operating mode in response to a speech command phrase. The method includes identifying, by the second processor, a speech command phrase segment and performing a control operation in response to detecting the segment in detected speech. The control operation is performed while the first processor is maintained in the sleep operating mode.

Voice Control User Interface with Progressive Command Engagement

A method include placing a first processor in a sleep operating mode and running a second processor that is operative to wake the first processor from the sleep operating mode in response to a speech command phrase. The method includes identifying, by the second processor, a speech command phrase segment and performing a control operation in response to detecting the segment in detected speech. The control operation is performed while the first processor is maintained in the sleep operating mode. 1. (canceled)2. A computer-implemented method comprising:determining, by a mobile device that is operating in a low power mode, that a user has likely uttered a particular voice command more than once within a predetermined period of time; andproviding, without exiting the low-power mode, a graphical user interface based on determining that the user has likely uttered the particular voice command more than once within the predetermined period of time.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein in the graphical user interface includes a recommendation to the user to speak subsequent voice commands louder than the likely particular voice command.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the graphical user interface includes text of a full voice command associated with the particular voice command.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the low-power mode maintains applications running on the mobile device in an inactive state.6. The method of claim 2 , comprising:determining that an additional predetermined period of time has elapsed; andbased on determining that the additional predetermined period of time has elapsed, deactivating, without exiting the low-power mode, a display of the mobile device.7. The method of claim 2 , comprising:determining, by the mobile device that is operating in the low power mode and while a display of the mobile device is in an off state, that the user has likely uttered an additional particular voice command more than once and less than a predetermined number of ...

INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE

In an information display device having a display screen and driven by receiving power supply from a battery, there is provided with a plurality of display patterns each of which the display range is reduced from a full screen display state displayed on the whole of the display screen, and the screen is switched to any one of the plurality of display patterns in accordance with a battery remaining capacity and a display content, and displayed. 14-. (canceled)5. An information display device which is mounted on a moving body that receives power supply from a battery to travel by a motor drive , and which operates by receiving the power supply from the battery , the display device comprising:a display screen; anda display controller that performs control to switch the display screen to either a normal display or an economy display in which consumption of the battery is reduced as compared with the normal display in accordance with a travel mode of the moving body and a display content on the display screen,wherein the display controller switches the screen to the normal display if the moving body is traveling in a normal travel mode, and switches the screen to the normal display if the moving body is traveling in an economy travel mode in which the consumption of the battery is reduced as compared with the normal travel mode.6. The information display device according to claim 5 , wherein the display controller switches the screen to the economy display irrespective of the travel mode of the moving body if a remaining value of the battery is input claim 5 , and the remaining value of the battery is a predetermined value or less.7. An information display device which is mounted on a moving body that receives power supply from an engine drive or a battery to travel by a motor drive claim 5 , and which operates by receiving the power supply from the battery claim 5 , the display device comprising:a display screen; anda display controller that performs control to switch ...

TECHNIQUES TO CONTROL SELF REFRESH DISPLAY FUNCTIONALITY

Techniques are described to monitor a level of graphics processing activity and control power usage based on the level. When no graphics processing activity is detected for a period of time, then a timing controller for a display device is instructed to capture a. current image and repeatedly display the captured image. The graphics processing devices can be powered down. When graphics processing activity is detected, the graphics processing devices are powered up and the components used to capture an image and display the captured image are powered down. 1. A consumer electronics device comprising:a display;a computer system comprising a graphics engine;a memory communicatively coupled to the display and to the computer system, detect for a first level of graphics processing activity for a threshold period of time:', cause storage of an image in the memory and', 'cause the display to repeatedly display the image from the memory, the repeated display comprising. multiple displays of the image stored one time in the memory;, 'in response to detection of a first level of graphics processing activity for a threshold period of time, 'permit display of received images from the graphics engine and cause the memory to not be used to display images.', 'in response to a determination of a second level of graphics processing activity], 'wherein the computer system is to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the computer system is to:in response to an indication that the display repeatedly displays the image from the memory, request reduction of power consumption of components of the graphics engine.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the components comprise any of a phase lock loop claim 2 , display plane claim 2 , display pipe claim 2 , and display interface.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the display plane comprises a data buffer and a. RGB color mapper.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the display pipe comprises a blender claim 3 , rasterizer claim 3 , and interface ...

DOOR FOR MOUNTING A REMOVABLE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY

In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel. 1. A display case door comprising:an insulated panel assembly;a door frame extending about and secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly;an electronic display mounted to the display case door and overlaying the insulated panel assembly;a mounting bezel secured to the door frame and having a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame;a transparent protective panel positioned between a front surface of the electronic display and the coupling end of the mounting bezel;a first cover bezel coupled to a front surface of the door frame, the first cover bezel sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel;a circuitry module positioned in a bottom portion of the door frame and overlaying a portion of the insulated panel assembly, the circuitry module releasably coupled to the door frame, and the circuitry module comprising a media player in electronic communication with the electronic display, the media player configured to control media content presented on the electronic display;a power cable disposed within a channel defined by a portion of the door frame, the power cable electrically connected to the electronic ...

Electronic Devices With Display Operation Based on Eye Activity

An electronic device may have a display for displaying image content. Head-mounted support structures in the device may be used to support the display. The electronic device may have an eye monitoring system that detects eye saccades and eye blinks. Control circuitry in the electronic device may coordinate operation of the display with periods of suppressed visual sensitivity that are associated with the saccades and blinks. By making adjustments to display circuitry and image content during periods of suppressed visual sensitivity, potentially visually obtrusive changes to displayed images can be hidden from a user of the electronic device. Adjustments to display operation may help reduce burn-in effects, may help reduce power consumption, and may otherwise improve device performance. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display;an eye monitoring system; andcontrol circuitry that is configured to identify an eye activity using the eye monitoring system, wherein the control circuitry is configured to coordinate operation of the display with the eye activity to reduce image burn-in effects on the display.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the control circuitry is configured to reduce image luminance during the eye activity.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the control circuitry is configured to implement a pixel shift in an image on the display during the eye activity to reduce the image burn-in effects on the display.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the control circuitry is configured to adjust display brightness during the eye activity claim 1 , and wherein the display has a first brightness before the eye activity and a second display brightness that is different than the first brightness during the eye activity.5. The electronic device defined in wherein the control circuitry is configured to adjust the operation of the display by turning off at least a portion of the display during the eye activity.6. The electronic device defined ...

Electronic Devices With Display Operation Based on Eye Activity

An electronic device may have a display for displaying image content. Head-mounted support structures in the device may be used to support the display. The electronic device may have an eye monitoring system that detects eye saccades and eye blinks. Control circuitry in the electronic device may coordinate operation of the display with periods of suppressed visual sensitivity that are associated with the saccades and blinks. By making adjustments to display circuitry and image content during periods of suppressed visual sensitivity, potentially visually obtrusive changes to displayed images can be hidden from a user of the electronic device. Adjustments to display operation may help reduce burn-in effects, may help reduce power consumption, and may otherwise improve device performance. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display;an eye monitoring system; andcontrol circuitry that is configured to identify an eye activity using the eye monitoring system, wherein the eye activity comprises an eye activity selected from the group consisting of an eye blink and a saccade and wherein the control circuitry is configured to coordinate operation of the display with the eye activity by adjusting operation of the display during the eye activity relative to a time before the eye activity.2. The electronic device defined in wherein the control circuitry is configured to adjust the operation of the display during the eye activity to reduce image burn-in effects on the display.3. The electronic device defined in wherein the control circuitry is configured to implement a pixel shift in an image on the display during the eye activity to reduce the image burn-in effects on the display.4. The electronic device defined in wherein the eye activity comprises an eye blink claim 1 , wherein the control circuitry is configured to adjust display brightness during the eye blink claim 1 , and wherein the display has a first brightness before the eye blink and a second display brightness ...

Touch display panel and touch display device

The present disclosure relates to touch display panels and touch display devices. More specifically, the touch display panels and touch display devices provided are capable of performing display driving and touch driving simultaneously or together through a ground modulation scheme. Further, by separating a power source for driving a display controller D-CTR from a power source for driving a touch controller T-CTR, and controlling respective power sources independently, it is possible to reduce power consumption. Also, by enabling a power source for driving a ground modulation circuit to be variable, it is possible to provide functions based on touch sensing under a condition of reduced power consumption.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

There is provided an electronic device including a manipulation unit configured to acquire manipulation by a user, and a control unit configured to selectively execute one of a plurality of controls of the electronic device which are associated with a duration of the manipulation and to perform switching of at least one of the plurality of controls according to information indicating a state of the electronic device. 1. An electronic device comprising:circuitry configured toacquire manipulation by a user;selectively execute one of a plurality of controls of the electronic device which are associated with a duration of the manipulation and to perform switching of at least one of the plurality of controls according to a state of the electronic device, the plurality of controls including power controls and command controls of an application function; andswitch one of the command controls of the application function with one of the power controls in response to determining that the application function is not properly operating.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is configured to:output information for the user; andperform switching on at least one of the plurality of controls according to information indicating a state of the information being output for the user.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of controls include power controls at least one of which is executed when the duration is longer than or equal to a first threshold claim 2 , andthe circuity is configured to switch the power control when it is determined that information is not being output for the user.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , whereinthe circuitry is configured to determine whether or not the information for the user is being output based on whether or not the duration is longer than or equal to a second threshold which is larger than the first threshold.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , whereinwhen the duration is shorter than the ...

MOBILE TERMINAL INCLUDING DISPLAY AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Provided are a mobile terminal for providing a function performable by the mobile terminal to a user by using information input to the mobile terminal by the user, and a method of operating the mobile terminal. The method includes receiving a touch input while a touch sensor of the mobile terminal is activated and a display; determining an operation of the mobile terminal corresponding to the received touch input; and executing the determined operation when the display is activated. 1. A method of operating a mobile terminal comprising a touch sensor , the method comprising:receiving a touch input on the touch sensor in a state in which the touch sensor is activated and a display configured to output information from the mobile terminal is deactivated; andexecuting an operation of the mobile terminal corresponding to the received touch input when the display is activated.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the touch input is an input received by the mobile terminal as the touch sensor recognizes at least two touches on the mobile terminal claim 1 , andthe operation of the mobile terminal corresponding to the received touch input is determined based on a temporal interval between the at least two touches.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the executing of the mobile terminal comprises:determining whether the touch input is recognizable as at least one character; anddetermining the operation of the mobile terminal based on a result of the determining.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the operation of the mobile terminal corresponding to the received touch input is an operation of displaying a location or trace of the touch input on the display.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the executing of the operation of the mobile terminal comprises:determining an application corresponding to the received touch input; anddetermining an operation of executing the application as the operation of the mobile terminal corresponding to the received touch input.6. The method of claim ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COLOR IMAGE AND IMAGING DEVICE EMPLOYING SAME

A method of producing a color image using a display comprised of pixels comprising red, green and blue primary color subpixels. The method comprises reducing the color gamut and increasing the brightness of the image relative to a base level, decreasing power to the display to reduce the brightness of the image, restoring color to the image to approximately the base level by modifying image pixel data using a three-dimensional lookup table to produce output image pixel data, and communicating the output image pixel data to the display. The display may be an LCD display, an LED display, an OLED display, a plasma display, and a DMD projector. Reducing the color gamut and increasing the brightness of the image may be accomplished by adding white to the image. The white may be added adaptively according to an algorithm by which the amount of white added decreases with increasing color saturation. 155-. (canceled)56. A method of producing a color image using a display device comprised of pixels comprising red , green , and blue primary color subpixels and an additional color subpixel , the method comprising:a) generating a first three-dimensional look-up table of values of input colors defined by tristimulus values of the red, green, and blue primary colors;b) loading the first three-dimensional look-up table into an image color rendering controller in communication with the display device;c) providing data of an input image comprised of pixels comprising red, green, and blue primary colors;d) executing an algorithm in the image color rendering controller to produce output color values wherein for each value of an input color defined by red, green, and blue primary colors, an output color is defined by values of the red, green, and blue primary colors and the additional color; ande) outputting the output color values to the display device to produce an output image that is perceived to have at least one of enhanced brightness, enhanced contrast, and enhanced colorfulness ...

WEARABLE DISPLAY DEVICE USE-BASED DATA PROCESSING CONTROL

Techniques are described for controlling operation of both a host device and a wearable display device connected to the host device based on a use status of the wearable display device. The techniques include automatically determining a use status of a wearable display device based on feedback from one or more touch sensors within the wearable display device that indicates whether the wearable display device is worn by a user. Based on the determined use status, the wearable display device controls its own operation (e.g., controls operation of display screens of the wearable display device, a communication session with the host device, and display processing of data received from the host device). The wearable display device also sends an indication of the use status to the host device. The host device then controls its own data processing for the wearable display device based on the indicated use status. 1. A method of controlling a host device connected to a wearable display device , the method comprising:determining, with the wearable display device, a use status of the wearable display device; andsending, with the wearable display device, an indication of the use status of the wearable display device to the host device to control, with the wearable display device, data processing performed at the host device to generate data for presentation on the wearable display device based on the indication of the use status of the wearable display device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the use status of the wearable display device comprises:generating an oscillation frequency based on feedback from one or more touch sensors of the wearable display device, wherein the oscillation frequency changes when the one or more touch sensors are in contact with the user; andbased on a comparison of the oscillation frequency and a threshold frequency value, determining whether the wearable display device is in use or not in use.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

DYNAMIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

A dynamic power distribution system includes a dynamic powering system that provides dynamic power, an external device, and a powered system that is coupled to the external device and engaging the dynamic powering system. The powered system determines a power budget using the dynamic power received from the dynamic powering system. The powered system also determines a powered system component load for a plurality of powered system components, receives a power request from the external device, and retrieves at least one power distribution rule. Using the powered system component load, the power request, and the at least one power distribution rule, and powered system allocates and distributes a first portion the power budget to the external device, and may also allocate and distribute a second portion the power budget to at least one of the plurality of powered system components. The dynamic powering system may be a wireless powering system. 1. A power distribution system , comprising:an external device; and receive power from a power source;', 'determine a powered system load for the powered system;', 'receive a first power request from the external device through the USB connection;', 'identify at least one power distribution rule;', 'allocate and distribute a first power amount from the power received from the power source to the external device through the USB connection using the powered system load, the first power request, and the at least one power distribution rule;', 'receive, subsequent to receiving the first power request, a second power request from the external device through the USB connection; and', 'allocate and distribute a second power amount from the power received from the power source to the external device through the USB connection using the powered system load, the second power request, and the at least one power distribution rule, wherein the second power amount is different than the first power amount., 'a powered system that is coupled to ...

AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING DISPLAY AREAS TO REDUCE POWER CONSUMPTION

In an embodiment, a method includes receiving user interface information having event registrations for a user interface to be displayed on a display of a system, partitioning the display into an unused display area and an active display area based on the event registrations, and power managing the unused display area while maintaining the active display area fully powered. Other embodiments are described and claimed. 1receive user interface information for a user interface to be displayed on a display of the system;determine whether a display event or a response event is registered for a first display area of the display based on the user interface information; andif not, adjust the first display area to reduce power consumption of the first display area.. At least one storage medium having instructions stored thereon for causing a system to: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/126,897, filed Dec. 17, 2013, which is a §371 national stage of international application PCT/CN2013/075695, which filed May 16, 2013, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.Embodiments relate to computing devices and more particularly to power management for displays of such computing devices.Battery-powered portable electronic devices such as mobile form factor devices are useful only as long as the battery has enough charge. Device features that are active or running, however, may affect how long the battery stays charged; some features may consume more battery power than others may. If battery-consuming features are enabled, the battery may need to be recharged more frequently. If, however, such features are not enabled a user may lose a benefit of the portable electronic device. To avoid complete loss of such a benefit, the user may resort to frequent enabling and disabling of a particular device feature.The display of a portable electronic device is a feature that is a big consumer of battery charge. This may be exacerbated if the ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is capable of transiting to a power saving state and retains a status of a resume requesting device before the information processing apparatus transits to the power saving state. When resuming from the power saving state, the information processing apparatus acquires a status of the resume requesting device. The information processing apparatus further determines a device to which power is supplied based on a result of comparison between the status of the resume requesting device retained and the status of the resume requesting device acquired. 1. An information processing apparatus capable of transiting to a power saving state , the apparatus comprising:a retaining unit configured to retain a status of a resume requesting device that causes the information processing apparatus to resume from the power saving state, the status of the resume requesting device being a status before the information processing apparatus transits to the power saving state;a detection unit configured to detect a factor for the information processing apparatus to resume from the power saving state;a resume unit configured to cause the information processing apparatus to resume from the power saving state in a case where the detection unit detects the factor;an acquisition unit configured to acquire a status of the resume requesting device when the resume unit causes the information processing apparatus to resume from the power saving state; anda determination unit configured to determine a device to which power is supplied based on a result of comparison between the status of the resume requesting device retained by the retaining unit and the status of the resume requesting device acquired by the acquisition unit.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the determination unit determines a device to which power is supplied based on the result of comparison and the factor detected by the ...

Electronic device and method thereof for providing content

An electronic device for providing content includes a sensor configured to sense a user input with respect to the electronic device and a controller configured to stop providing the content in response to determining that the electronic device is in a moving state based on the sensed user input while providing the content, and to resume providing the content in response to determining that the electronic device exits the moving state.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTENT DISPLAY METHOD THEREROF

An electronic device and a content display method are provided. A content display method of an electronic device includes displaying an application in the electronic device; and changing a content display mode of the application, when a detected battery consumption of the application exceeds a threshold logical battery capacity assigned to the application. 1. A content display method of an electronic device , the content display method comprising:displaying an application in the electronic device; andchanging a content display mode of the application, when a detected battery consumption of the application exceeds a threshold logical battery capacity assigned to the application.2. The content display method of claim 1 , further comprising storing application battery assignment information including a name of the application claim 1 , a logical battery capacity assigned to the application claim 1 , the threshold logical battery capacity assigned to the application claim 1 , and a content display mode change claim 1 ,wherein the logical battery capacity of the application is greater than or equal to the threshold logical battery capacity of the application.3. The content display method of claim 1 , wherein changing the content display mode of the application comprises displaying a pop-up window indicating that the battery consumption of the application has exceeded the threshold logical battery capacity.4. The content display method of claim 3 , further comprising changing a setting of the content display mode of the application using the pop-up window.5. The content display method of claim 1 , wherein changing the content display mode comprises one of:reversing text and background colors on the application screen;hardware decoding the application; andchanging a brightness of the application screen.6. The content display method of claim 1 , further comprising storing another application battery assignment information including a name of another application claim 1 , ...

DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Provided is a display device comprising: a display which has a normal display mode and a power saving display mode, wherein a display appearance in the power saving display mode is different from a display appearance in the normal display mode, and wherein a power consumption in the power saving display mode is less than a power consumption in the normal display mode; a sensor which detects a state of the display device; a timer which starts to measure time based on a detection result of the sensor; and a controller which switches the display mode of the display from the normal display mode to the power saving display mode in the case where the measured time of the timer is equal to or longer than predetermined transition time. 1. A display device comprising: wherein a display appearance in the power saving display mode is different from a display appearance in the normal display mode, and', 'wherein a power consumption in the power saving display mode is less than a power consumption in the normal display mode;, 'a display which has a normal display mode and a power saving display mode,'}a sensor which detects a state of the display device;a timer which starts to measure time based on a detection result of the sensor; anda controller which switches the display mode of the display from the normal display mode to the power saving display mode in the case where the measured time of the timer is equal to or longer than predetermined transition time.2. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the display information in the normal display mode is maintained and power consumption is less than in the normal display mode in the power saving display mode.3. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein an update frequency for changing the display information is lower than in the normal display mode in the power saving display mode.4. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein:the controller displays the display information by the display appearance ...

Apparatus, Methods and Computer Programs for Providing Images

An apparatus, method and computer program wherein the apparatus includes: processing circuitry; and memory circuitry including computer program code, the memory circuitry and the computer program code configured to, with the processing circuitry, enable the apparatus to perform; detecting whether or not a user is viewing an external display area or an internal display area; controlling an image source to provide images for the internal display area in response to detecting that a user is viewing the internal display area: and controlling an image source to provide images for the external display area in response to detecting that a user is viewing the external display area.