Low Power Content Integration Engine for Always-On Display Compatibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current electronic devices with always-on display (AOD) mode are limited in compatibility, as only pre-defined applications and widgets can be displayed, and incompatible content often results in reduced display rate, color depth, and brightness.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a Low Power Content Integration (LPCI) engine that determines content characteristics, performs compatibility checks, and transforms content to be displayed on a low power display (LPD) with Low Power Touch (LPT) enabled, using neural networks for classification and adaptation, allowing a wider range of content to be compatible with AOD mode.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If pre-defined applications and widgets are displayed on AOD mode, then power consumption is reduced, but content compatibility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidcontent compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system changes display parameters (brightness, refresh rate, color depth) dynamically based on content characteristics and power mode settings. The LPCI engine analyzes content and adjusts display parameters to maintain compatibility across different power modes while preserving visual quality where possible.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The display system transitions from static AOD mode to a dynamic multi-mode system that can adapt between different power modes (AOD, LPT, full display) based on content requirements and user interactions. The LPCI engine continuously monitors and adjusts display behavior in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Use of energy by moving object

If display rate, color depth and brightness are reduced for incompatible content on AOD, then power consumption is reduced, but display quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidbrightness
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different display quality settings to different regions or portions of content based on their compatibility characteristics. Compatible content portions maintain higher brightness and quality, while incompatible portions are rendered at lower power settings, creating a differentiated quality approach.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The LPCI engine dynamically adjusts display parameters (brightness, refresh rate, color depth) based on content analysis results. When incompatible content is detected, specific parameters are modified to balance power savings with acceptable display quality, rather than uniformly reducing all parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Use of energy by moving object

If display parameters are reduced for incompatible content, then power consumption is reduced, but user interaction capability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoiduser interaction capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically switches between AOD mode with limited interaction and LPT mode with enhanced interaction capabilities. When user interaction is detected or required, the system transitions to LPT mode which provides improved touch sensitivity and responsiveness while maintaining lower power consumption compared to full display mode.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The LPT mode serves as an intermediary state between AOD and full display modes, providing enhanced user interaction capabilities for incompatible content without fully activating the high-power display mode. This intermediate mode balances power consumption with usability requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3659328B1Method for displaying content and electronic device thereof
Publication Date: 2024.10.02 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and system for displaying content on an electronic device are provided. The method includes receiving content to be displayed on a low power display (LPD). Further, the method includes identifying at least one characteristic of the content to be displayed on a low power display (LPD) of the electronic device. Based on the at least one characteristic of the content, the method includes determining compatibility of at least one portion of the content with the LPD. Further, based on the results of the compatibility check, the method includes transforming and displaying the at least one portion of the content on the LPD based on whether the at least one portion of the content is compatible with the LPD. Further, the method includes displaying the at least one portion of the content on the LPD with enabled low power touch (LPT).