18474722. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONFIGURING BRIGHTNESS OF DISPLAY BY USING ILLUMINANCE SENSOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONFIGURING BRIGHTNESS OF DISPLAY BY USING ILLUMINANCE SENSOR
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Dongheon Shin of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONFIGURING BRIGHTNESS OF DISPLAY BY USING ILLUMINANCE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18474722 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONFIGURING BRIGHTNESS OF DISPLAY BY USING ILLUMINANCE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
An electronic device is described that can adjust the brightness of a display based on the ambient light conditions. The device includes an illuminance sensor that measures the light intensity on the front surface of the display. It also includes a second illuminance sensor that detects the light intensity on the rear surface of the display.
The device first acquires a front-surface sensing value through the first illuminance sensor while the brightness is set at a certain level. It then compares this value with a rear-surface sensing value detected through the second illuminance sensor.
If the front-surface sensing value is greater than the rear-surface sensing value, the device checks if a touch input is detected in a designated region of the display. If a touch input is detected, the brightness is maintained at the initial level. If no touch input is detected, the device adjusts the brightness of the display to a lower value based on a lookup table stored in memory.
The innovation in this patent application lies in the use of multiple illuminance sensors to determine the optimal brightness level for the display. By comparing the front and rear surface sensing values, the device can adjust the brightness based on the presence or absence of touch input. This allows for a more efficient and user-friendly display experience.
- The electronic device adjusts the brightness of a display based on ambient light conditions.
- It uses two illuminance sensors to measure light intensity on the front and rear surfaces of the display.
- The device compares the front and rear surface sensing values to determine the optimal brightness level.
- If a touch input is detected, the brightness is maintained at the initial level.
- If no touch input is detected, the device adjusts the brightness to a lower value based on a lookup table stored in memory.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Mobile devices: Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices can benefit from automatic brightness adjustment based on ambient light conditions. This improves visibility and reduces eye strain for users.
- Automotive displays: In-car displays can be optimized for different lighting conditions, ensuring clear visibility for drivers and passengers.
- Outdoor displays: Public information displays, digital signage, and outdoor screens can adjust their brightness to maintain visibility in varying lighting conditions.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Inconsistent display visibility: By automatically adjusting the brightness based on ambient light conditions, this technology ensures optimal visibility in different environments.
- Eye strain: By reducing the brightness in low light conditions, this technology helps prevent eye strain and discomfort for users.
- Energy efficiency: By lowering the brightness when not needed, this technology can save energy and extend the battery life of devices.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved user experience: Users can enjoy clear visibility and comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions without manually adjusting the brightness.
- Energy savings: By dynamically adjusting the brightness, this technology helps conserve energy and reduce power consumption.
- Reduced eye strain: By optimizing the display brightness, this technology helps prevent eye strain and fatigue, promoting healthier device usage.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device configured to configure brightness of a display by using an illuminance sensor is provided. The electronic device includes acquiring a second front-surface sensing value smaller than a first front-surface sensing value through a first illuminance sensor while the brightness is a first brightness, comparing the second front-surface sensing value with a first rear-surface sensing value detected through a second illuminance sensor, determining, when the second front-surface sensing value is greater than the first rear-surface sensing value, whether a touch input is detected through a designated region of the display, maintaining the brightness at the first brightness when the touch input is detected, and when the touch input is not detected, adjusting the brightness of the display to a value lower than that of the first brightness, based on a first LUT stored in a memory, or maintaining the brightness of the display at the first brightness.
