20240046902. ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF A DISPLAY simplified abstract (Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH)

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ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF A DISPLAY

Organization Name

Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH

Inventor(s)

Ulrich Kabatek of Babenhausen (DE)

Kai Hohmann of Babenhausen (DE)

ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF A DISPLAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240046902 titled 'ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF A DISPLAY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for adjusting the brightness of a display in a vehicle. The method involves selecting a region of the display that is defined by a number of pixels, which is less than the total number of pixels of the display. A brightness value is then incorporated into the selected region, with each pixel in the region being assigned the same brightness value. The brightness value is associated with each pixel of the selected region through a calculation rule.

  • The method involves adjusting the brightness of a display in a vehicle.
  • A region of the display is selected, defined by a certain number of pixels.
  • Each pixel in the selected region is assigned the same brightness value.
  • The brightness value is determined through a calculation rule.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Automotive displays: This method can be applied to adjust the brightness of displays in vehicles, such as infotainment systems, instrument clusters, or head-up displays.
  • Enhanced visibility: By adjusting the brightness of specific regions on the display, visibility can be improved in certain lighting conditions, reducing glare and enhancing readability.
  • Energy efficiency: By selectively adjusting the brightness of specific regions, energy consumption can be optimized, leading to improved efficiency in vehicle displays.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Inconsistent brightness: By assigning the same brightness value to each pixel in a selected region, this method ensures a consistent brightness level across the region, avoiding variations that may result in an uneven display appearance.
  • Glare reduction: By incorporating a brightness value into specific regions, glare can be minimized, improving visibility for the driver and reducing eye strain.
  • Energy consumption optimization: By adjusting the brightness of specific regions instead of the entire display, energy consumption can be optimized, leading to improved efficiency and potentially extending the battery life in electric vehicles.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved visibility: By adjusting the brightness of specific regions, visibility can be enhanced, particularly in challenging lighting conditions.
  • Consistent display appearance: Assigning the same brightness value to each pixel in a selected region ensures a uniform and consistent display appearance.
  • Energy efficiency: By selectively adjusting the brightness of specific regions, energy consumption can be optimized, leading to improved efficiency and potentially reducing the overall power requirements of the display system.


Original Abstract Submitted

a method for adjusting the brightness of a display in a vehicle, to a display system having display electronics that are configured to carry out such a method, and to a vehicle that has a corresponding display system is disclosed. the method comprises selecting a region of the display, the region being defined by a number of pixels that is less than the number of pixels of the display, and incorporating a brightness value into the selected region each pixel in the selected region being assigned the same brightness value and the brightness value being associated through a calculation rule with each pixel of the selected region.