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Variable refresh rate for power management

US7844842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateNov 21, 2008
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data processing system refreshes a display at a first frequency when operating in a first power mode. The data processing system refreshes the display at a second frequency when operating in a second mode. The first frequency is higher than the second frequency, and the second power mode is configured to consume less power than the first power mode.

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