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Lowering display power consumption by dithering brightness

US6934772B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1998
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2330/021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for reducing video display power usage by dithering the brightness. This method can be used to reduce power consumption without having an effect on the brightness of the display screen as perceived by the user or may further reduce the power consumed with a corresponding reduction of brightness.

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