Lowering display power consumption by dithering brightness

Details Lowering display power consumption by dithering brightness Lowering display power consumption by dithering brightness

2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Gaffin, Jeffrey (Department: 2182)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Peripheral configuration

C315S174000, C345S098000, C345S102000, C345S212000, C345S213000

Reexamination Certificate

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06934772

ABSTRACT:
A method for reducing video display power usage by dithering the brightness. This method can be used to reduce power consumption without having an effect on the brightness of the display screen as perceived by the user or may further reduce the power consumed with a corresponding reduction of brightness.

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