18353584. STATIC IMAGE FRAME EFFICIENT REFRESH SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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STATIC IMAGE FRAME EFFICIENT REFRESH SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Denis M. Darmon of Boulder CO (US)

Christopher P. Tann of San Jose CA (US)

Hopil Bae of Palo Alto CA (US)

Yanghyo Kim of Cupertino CA (US)

Ramana V. Rachakonda of Austin TX (US)

Xiaofeng Wang of San Jose CA (US)

Robert D. Zucker of Half Moon Bay CA (US)

STATIC IMAGE FRAME EFFICIENT REFRESH SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18353584 titled 'STATIC IMAGE FRAME EFFICIENT REFRESH SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device with image processing circuitry that generates image data for display during two consecutive image frames without regenerating the image data for the second frame. The device includes an electronic display with a frame buffer to receive and store the image data, and a display panel that shows the image during each frame based on a read of the image data from the frame buffer in response to emission sync signals.

  • Image processing circuitry generates image data for two consecutive image frames without regenerating the data for the second frame.
  • Electronic display includes a frame buffer to store image data and a display panel to show the image during each frame based on reads from the frame buffer in response to emission sync signals.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in electronic displays for various devices such as smartphones, tablets, and monitors.

Problems Solved

This technology eliminates the need to regenerate image data for consecutive frames, reducing processing load and improving efficiency.

Benefits

The device using this technology can display images smoothly and efficiently without the need for redundant image data processing.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be used in consumer electronics, digital signage, and other display devices to enhance image display performance.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of double buffering techniques in computer graphics to improve image rendering and display performance.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact power consumption in electronic displays?

The article does not address the potential impact of this technology on power consumption in electronic displays.

Are there any limitations to the size or resolution of images that can be displayed using this technology?

The article does not mention any limitations regarding the size or resolution of images that can be displayed with this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A device may include image processing circuitry that generates image data corresponding to an image to be displayed during a first image frame and a second image frame. However, the image data is not regenerated for the second image frame. The device may also include an electronic display having a frame buffer that receives and stores the image data from the image processing circuitry. The electronic display may also include a display panel that displays the image during the first image frame based on a first read of the image data from the frame buffer in response to a first emission sync signal and displays the image during the second image frame based on a second read of the image data from the frame buffer in response to a second emission sync signal.