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20100164962 | TIMING CONTROLLER CAPABLE OF SWITCHING BETWEEN GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNITS - A display system is disclosed that is capable of switching between graphics processing units (GPUs). Some embodiments may include a display system, including a display, a timing controller (T-CON) coupled to the display, the T-CON including a plurality of receivers, and a plurality of GPUs, where each GPU is coupled to at least one of the plurality of receivers, and where the T-CON selectively couples only one of the plurality of GPUs to the display at a time. | 07-01-2010 |
20100164963 | SWITCH FOR GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNITS - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for improving switching between graphics processing units (GPUs). Some embodiments may include a display system, including a plurality of GPUs, a multiplexer coupled to the plurality of GPUs, a timing controller coupled to the multiplexer, where the timing controller may provide an indication signal to the multiplexer indicative of a period when a first GPU is experiencing a first blanking interval. | 07-01-2010 |
20100164964 | DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED GRAPHICS ABILITIES WHILE SWITCHING GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNITS - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for improving graphics abilities while switching between graphics processing units (GPUs). Some embodiments may include a display system, including a plurality of graphics processing units (GPUs) and a memory buffer coupled to the GPUs via a timing controller, where the memory buffer stores data associated with a first video frame from a first GPU within the plurality of GPUs and where the timing controller is switching between the first GPU and a second GPU within the plurality. | 07-01-2010 |
20100164966 | TIMING CONTROLLER FOR GRAPHICS SYSTEM - One embodiment takes the form of an apparatus for changing a frequency of an image data stream, including: a timing controller; a buffer operably connected to the timing controller; wherein the buffer accepts the image data stream at a first frequency; the buffer transmits the image data stream to the timing controller; and the timing controller outputs the image data stream at a second frequency that is lower than the first frequency. In such an embodiment, the image data stream may include a blanking interval; and a data portion; wherein the buffer removes or reduces the blanking interval from the image data stream; and the buffer adjusts the frequency of the data portion such that the data portion and reduced blanking interval occupy a time equal to that of the blanking interval plus the data portion prior to adjustment. | 07-01-2010 |
20100225571 | CIRCUITRY FOR INDEPENDENT GAMMA ADJUSTMENT POINTS - A display architecture providing independent adjustment of gamma with respect to each color channel of a display is provided. In one embodiment, gamma adjustment circuitry may utilize separate resistor strings for each color channel of the display. Gamma adjustment voltage taps for each resistor string may each be coupled to a respective switching logic block that includes a plurality of switches, each of which may be coupled to different respective locations of the resistor string. Based upon a gamma correction profile defining optimal gamma adjustment points for a particular color channel based at least partially upon its transmittance sensitivity characteristics, appropriate control signals may be provided to each of the switching logic blocks to facilitate the connection of the gamma adjustment voltage taps to desired adjustment points on a respective resistor string in order to optimize gamma correction and provide for increased accuracy in color output. | 09-09-2010 |
20100225657 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A DISPLAY - Embodiments of the electronic device include a display driver with the ability to receive image data in a streaming display mode or a frame-buffered display mode. In some embodiments, the electronic device may switch seamlessly between the two display modes based on which display mode will provide reduced power usage given the type and/or variability of the image data being received. | 09-09-2010 |
20120262464 | Switch for Graphics Processing Units - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for improving switching between graphics processing units (GPUs). Some embodiments may include a display system, including a plurality of GPUs, a multiplexer coupled to the plurality of GPUs, a timing controller coupled to the multiplexer, where the timing controller may provide an indication signal to the multiplexer indicative of a period when a first GPU is experiencing a first blanking interval. | 10-18-2012 |
20130300925 | Timing Controller Capable of Switching Between Graphics Processing Units - A display system is disclosed that is capable of switching between graphics processing units (GPUs). Some embodiments may include a display system, including a display, a timing controller (T-CON) coupled to the display, the T-CON including a plurality of receivers, and a plurality of GPUs, where each GPU is coupled to at least one of the plurality of receivers, and where the T-CON selectively couples only one of the plurality of GPUs to the display at a time. | 11-14-2013 |
20130334979 | PIXEL DRIVER CIRCUIT WITH LOAD-BALANCE IN CURRENT MIRROR CIRCUIT - A pixel circuit for use in a display comprising a plurality of pixels is provided. The load-balanced current mirror pixel circuit can compensate for device degradation and/or mismatch, and changing environmental factors like temperature and mechanical strain. The pixel circuit comprises a pixel drive circuit comprising, switching circuitry, a current mirror having a reference transistor and a drive transistor, the reference transistor and the drive transistor each having a first and second node and a gate, the gate of the reference transistor being connected to the gate of the drive transistor; and a capacitor connected between the gate of the reference transistor and a ground potential, and a load connected between the current mirror and a ground potential, the load having a first load element and a second load element, the first load element being connected to the first node of the reference transistor and the second load element being connected to the first node of the drive transistor. | 12-19-2013 |
20140104243 | Content-Based Adaptive Refresh Schemes For Low-Power Displays - A content-based adaptive refresh technique is implemented in an active matrix display system for reducing power consumption. The active matrix display system includes a display panel having multiple rows of display elements arranged as a display matrix. The display panel is coupled to a scan driver and a data driver. The scan driver selects one row at a time to receive data signals, and the data driver provides the data signals. The active matrix display system also includes a timing controller operable to signal the scan driver to cause a first row of the display panel to be not refreshed in a current data frame and a second row of the display panel to be refreshed in the current data frame. | 04-17-2014 |
20140159043 | ACTIVE MATRIX DISPLAY PANEL WITH GROUND TIE LINES - A display panel and a method of forming a display panel are described. The display panel may include a thin film transistor substrate including a pixel area and a non-pixel area. The pixel area includes an array of bank openings and an array of bottom electrodes within the array of bank openings. A ground line is located in the non-pixel area and an array of ground tie lines run between the bank openings in the pixel area and are electrically connected to the ground line in the non-pixel area. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159064 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE REFLECTIVE BANK STRUCTURE - Reflective bank structures for light emitting devices are described. The reflective bank structure may include a substrate, an insulating layer on the substrate, and an array of bank openings in the insulating layer with each bank opening including a bottom surface and sidewalls. A reflective layer spans sidewalls of each of the bank openings in the insulating layer. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159067 | ACTIVE MATRIX EMISSIVE MICRO LED DISPLAY - A display panel and a method of forming a display panel are described. The display panel may include a thin film transistor substrate including a pixel area and a non-pixel area. The pixel area includes an array of bank openings and an array of bottom electrodes within the array of bank openings. An array of micro LED devices are bonded to the corresponding array of bottom electrodes within the array of bank openings. An array of top electrode layers are formed electrically connecting the array of micro LED devices to a ground line in the non-pixel area. | 06-12-2014 |
20140168037 | SMART PIXEL LIGHTING AND DISPLAY MICROCONTROLLER - A light emitting assembly is described. In one embodiment, one or more light emitting diode (LED) devices and one or more microcontrollers are bonded to a same side of a substrate, with the one or more microcontrollers to switch and drive the one or more LED devices. | 06-19-2014 |
20140267683 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY WITH INTEGRATED DEFECT DETECTION TEST - A display panel and method of manufacture are described. In an embodiment, a display substrate includes a pixel area and a non-pixel area. An array of subpixels and corresponding array of bottom electrodes are in the pixel area. An array of micro LED devices are bonded to the array of bottom electrodes. One or more top electrode layers are formed in electrical contact with the array of micro LED devices. In one embodiment a redundant pair of micro LED devices are bonded to the array of bottom electrodes. In one embodiment, the array of micro LED devices are imaged to detect irregularities. | 09-18-2014 |
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20140168143 | SIMULTANEOUS SENSING ARRANGEMENT - Multi-touch touch-sensing devices and methods are described herein. The touch sensing devices can include multiple sense points, each located at a crossing of a drive line and a sense line. In some embodiments, multiple drive lines may be simultaneously or nearly simultaneously stimulated with drive signals having unique characteristics, such as phase or frequency. A sense signal can occur on each sense line that can be related to the drive signals by an amount of touch present at sense points corresponding to the stimulated drive lines and the sense line. By using processing techniques based on the unique drive signals, an amount of touch corresponding to each sense point can be extracted from the sense signal. The touch sensing methods and devices can be incorporated into interfaces for a variety of electronic devices such as a desktop, tablet, notebook, and handheld computers, personal digital assistants, media players, and mobile telephones. | 06-19-2014 |
20140375612 | SIMULTANEOUS SENSING ARRANGEMENT - Multi-touch touch-sensing devices and methods are described herein. The touch sensing devices can include multiple sense points, each located at a crossing of a drive line and a sense line. In some embodiments, multiple drive lines may be simultaneously or nearly simultaneously stimulated with drive signals having unique characteristics, such as phase or frequency. A sense signal can occur on each sense line that can be related to the drive signals by an amount of touch present at sense points corresponding to the stimulated drive lines and the sense line. By using processing techniques based on the unique drive signals, an amount of touch corresponding to each sense point can be extracted from the sense signal. The touch sensing methods and devices can be incorporated into interfaces for a variety of electronic devices such as a desktop, tablet, notebook, and handheld computers, personal digital assistants, media players, and mobile telephones. | 12-25-2014 |