Layer Rendering Control via Adaptive Frame Rate Allocation

The patent applies local quality by differentiating frame rate allocation across different layer types. Important layers (e.g., foreground, interactive elements) are rendered at high frame rates to maintain visual quality, while less important layers (e.g., background, static elements) are rendered at lower frame rates. This selective approach optimizes power consumption by avoiding uniform high-frame-rate rendering of all layers, thereby resolving the contradiction between display quality and power consumption.

The patent dynamically changes the frame rate parameter based on layer attributes and importance. By adjusting the frame rate parameter individually for each layer type rather than using a fixed global frame rate, the system achieves better display quality for critical layers while reducing power consumption overall. This parameter differentiation directly addresses the contradiction by allowing quality optimization where needed and energy savings where possible.

The patent applies local quality by allocating different frame rates to different layer types based on their importance and complexity. High-complexity layers that are visually critical (e.g., foreground objects, interactive elements) receive higher frame rates and more rendering resources, while lower-priority layers use reduced frame rates. This selective resource allocation improves overall display quality without proportionally increasing total rendering time, thus resolving the contradiction.

The patent applies partial action by rendering only the necessary portions of layers at high frame rates. Instead of uniformly rendering all layers at maximum quality and frame rate, the system focuses computational effort on critical layers that most impact perceived display quality. This partial optimization reduces total rendering time while maintaining acceptable quality for the most important visual elements.

The patent applies local quality by assigning different frame rates to different layer types based on their contribution to perceived smoothness. Layers that require smooth animation (e.g., interactive UI elements, moving objects) are rendered at higher frame rates, while static or less dynamic layers use lower frame rates. This differentiated approach improves display smoothness for critical elements without proportionally increasing overall system workload, thereby resolving the contradiction between smoothness and system performance.

The patent applies partial action by increasing frame rate only for layers where smoothness is critical to user experience. Instead of uniformly boosting frame rates for all layers, the system identifies and prioritizes specific layer types that benefit most from high frame rates. This selective approach improves perceived smoothness while minimizing the impact on overall system performance.