Display Refresh Switching With Early Frame Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Frame loss occurs when electronic devices switch from a high refresh rate to a low refresh rate, causing apparent lag and reducing user experience due to misalignment and increased time consumption of synchronization signals.
Innovation Solution
A display method that generates and displays an image frame immediately after completing the previous frame, aligns synchronization signals, and adjusts signal generation mechanisms to reduce frame loss and lag.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the electronic device waits for the rising edge or falling edge of the first signal before generating the next image frame, then the synchronization between image frame generation and display is maintained, but frame loss occurs during refresh rate switching, causing apparent lag
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by determining whether to generate an image frame in advance based on the display completion status before the synchronization signal edge arrives. The processor proactively checks if the previous frame is completed and generates the next frame earlier when appropriate, rather than passively waiting for the Vsync edge, thus preventing frame loss while maintaining synchronization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the frame generation timing flexible rather than fixed. The system dynamically adjusts whether to generate a frame at the Vsync edge or in advance based on real-time conditions (whether the previous frame is completed), allowing the timing strategy to adapt to different refresh rate scenarios and prevent frame loss during transitions
2Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device switches from a high refresh rate to a low refresh rate, then the display adapts to different application requirements, but the increased time consumption of the second signal causes frame loss and lag
Solution Approach 1:
During refresh rate switching, the processor performs preliminary checks to determine if image frames should be generated in advance. When switching from high to low refresh rate, the system proactively generates frames based on display completion status before the extended Vsync period elapses, compensating for the increased time consumption of the second signal and preventing frame loss
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting the frame generation timing parameter based on refresh rate conditions. When the refresh rate changes, the system modifies whether to generate frames at the Vsync edge or in advance, optimizing the timing parameter to match the new refresh rate and prevent frame loss during the transition
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AI summary
This application provides a display method and an apparatus. The display method includes: determining that a refresh rate of an electronic device is switched from a first refresh rate to a second refresh rate, where the first refresh rate is greater than the second refresh rate; generating, in a case that the refresh rate is switched from the first refresh rate to the second refresh rate, a second image frame after the electronic device completes display of a first image frame; and displaying the second image frame. An objective is to resolve a frame loss problem caused by switching from a high refresh rate to a low refresh rate, to reduce lag in the electronic device, and improve user experience.


