18353622. REFLECTIVE DISPLAY MIRROR HINGE MEMORY REDUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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REFLECTIVE DISPLAY MIRROR HINGE MEMORY REDUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Denis M Darmon of Boulder CO (US)

Kanghoon Jeon of San Jose CA (US)

Jose A Dominguez-caballero of San Jose CA (US)

Bilin Wang of San Jose CA (US)

REFLECTIVE DISPLAY MIRROR HINGE MEMORY REDUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18353622 titled 'REFLECTIVE DISPLAY MIRROR HINGE MEMORY REDUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device with an electronic display that includes illuminators and mirrors to display image frames. Duty cycle balancing circuitry provides signals to balance the on and off times of the mirrors across image frames.

  • Electronic display with illuminators and mirrors
  • Duty cycle balancing circuitry for balancing on and off times of mirrors
  • Balancing implemented during off periods of image frames

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various display devices such as televisions, monitors, and digital signage to improve image quality and reduce power consumption.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of uneven mirror usage in electronic displays, leading to a more balanced and efficient display performance.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, reduced power consumption, and extended lifespan of the electronic display.

Potential Commercial Applications

One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the manufacturing of high-end televisions and monitors for consumers looking for superior display performance.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of duty cycle balancing techniques in other electronic devices to optimize performance and power consumption.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing display technologies in terms of cost-effectiveness?

This article does not provide information on the cost implications of implementing this technology compared to traditional display technologies.

What impact does duty cycle balancing have on the overall lifespan of the electronic display?

The article does not address the potential effects of duty cycle balancing on the long-term durability and reliability of the electronic display.


Original Abstract Submitted

A device may include an electronic display to display image frames. The display may include illuminators that generate light and mirrors that selectively direct the light to pixel locations based bitplanes that set the arrangement of the mirrors. Additionally, the device may include duty cycle balancing circuitry that generates and provides duty cycle balancing signals to the electronic display. In response to the duty cycle balancing signals, the electronic display is implements balancing on bitplanes during at least a first portion of off periods during the image frames and implements balancing off bitplanes during at least a second portion of the off periods such that, in the aggregate, a ratio of respective on times of the mirrors to respective off times of the mirrors is balanced across the image frames during the off periods.