Multiple hardware paths for backlight control in computer systems
US9262992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G3/3406
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed embodiments provide a system that drives a display from a computer system. The system includes a first hardware path for controlling a backlight of a display of the computer system. The system also includes a second hardware path for controlling the backlight. Finally, the system includes a backlight controller that enables use of the first and second hardware paths in controlling the backlight from the computer system.
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