Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption in displays

Details Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption in displays Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption in displays

2006-03-30

2009-12-08

Shalwala, Bipin (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Plural physical display element control system

Display elements arranged in matrix

C345S089000, C345S098000, C345S204000, C345S215000, C345S214000, C345S690000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07629952

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for reducing power consumption in graphical displays is described. A display may includes decision logic to determine if a first pixel of the display will undergo a state transition, and if so, charge sharing switch logic switches the first pixel to a common bus for charge sharing with other pixels connected to the common bus. The pixels that are connected to the common bus share the voltage of the common bus. The pixels are then disconnected from the common bus and connected to the pixel driver. Other embodiments may be described.

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