17868135. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FLICKERING LIGHT SOURCE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FLICKERING LIGHT SOURCE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Jeongho Cho of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Jongah Kim of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Heewoong Yoon of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Kihyuk Lee of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Donghan Lee of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Gwangho Choi of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FLICKERING LIGHT SOURCE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17868135 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FLICKERING LIGHT SOURCE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device that includes an illuminance sensor and a processor. The illuminance sensor has two modulators that obtain signals for different illuminance values. The processor is configured to calculate the illuminance values, determine if an ambient light source is flickering, and adjust the brightness of the display based on the illuminance values.

  • The electronic device includes an illuminance sensor with two modulators.
  • The modulators obtain signals for different illuminance values during different integration times.
  • The processor calculates the illuminance values based on the signals from the modulators.
  • The processor determines if the ambient light source is flickering based on the illuminance values.
  • If display parameter information is available, the processor compensates for the illuminance values based on the information and adjusts the display brightness accordingly.
  • If display parameter information is not available, the processor adjusts the display brightness based on the illuminance values.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
  • It can improve the display quality by adjusting the brightness based on the ambient light conditions.
  • It can enhance user experience by providing optimal display brightness in different lighting environments.

Problems Solved

  • Flickering light sources can cause discomfort and eye strain for users.
  • Inconsistent display brightness can affect the visibility and readability of content.
  • Lack of display parameter information can make it challenging to adjust the brightness accurately.

Benefits

  • The device can accurately determine if the ambient light source is flickering, allowing for appropriate adjustments.
  • The compensation based on display parameter information ensures optimal brightness levels for the display.
  • The technology improves user comfort and reduces eye strain by adjusting the display brightness according to the ambient lighting conditions.


Original Abstract Submitted

According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include an illuminance sensor including a first modulator obtaining a first signal for first illuminance values during a first integration time and a second modulator obtaining a second signal for second illuminance values during a second integration time, and a processor. The processor may be configured to calculate the first illuminance values and the second illuminance values based on the first and second signals, determine that an ambient light source is a flickering light source based on the second illuminance values, if obtaining display parameter information associated with an image output through the display, compensate for the first illuminance values based on the display parameter information and adjust a brightness value of the display based on the compensated first illuminance values, and if failing to obtain the display parameter information, adjust the brightness value of the display based on the second illuminance values.

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