Methods for enhancing longevity in electronic device displays
US9142157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2360/08
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device may contain components such as a processor, video circuitry, camera flash, communications circuitry, and other components that may generate heat during operation. The device may have a display with a backlight unit that contains light-emitting diodes. Control circuitry within the electronic device can apply drive powers to the light-emitting diodes in a way that is sensitive to the operating temperature of the light-emitting diodes. The control circuitry can determine whether the temperature of the light-emitting diodes is elevated by determining which components are active in the device. Activity levels can be ascertained by gathering status information on each component. Temperature sensors may be used to make real time temperature measurements. Based on factors such as component activity levels and measured temperature values, the control circuitry can adjust the maximum allowed light-emitting diode drive power level to avoid overdriving the diodes during operation at elevated temperatures.
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