Dynamic switching between software and hardware graphics rendering for power consumption
US8903366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for providing a user interface are provided. The method includes determining a status of the mobile terminal, and rendering a user interface using one of the software mode and the hardware mode based on the status of the mobile terminal. Accordingly, because a hardware mode provides a high quality user interface but requires more power as compared to the software mode, the mobile terminal is able to reduce power consumption by automatically switching to the software mode based on the status of the mobile terminal.
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