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Techniques to control self refresh display functionality

US9141170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2013
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2330/022
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

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.

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