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System and method for ambient light sensor testing for an information handling system display

US7351947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2006
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An ambient light sensor testing module running on an information handling system verifies that an ambient light sensor managing brightness of an information handling system display is active and responding correctly. The testing module sets the display at first and second manually-selectable brightness levels and compares the brightness set from the first and second manually-selectable brightness levels when the ambient light sensor is engaged to set display brightness. An excessive difference between the brightness set by the ambient light sensor from the first and second manually-selectable brightness levels indicates a faulty ambient light sensor.

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