Selective User Interface Brightness Near Bright Media Content
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for modifying the brightness of user interfaces are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring multiple key presses, wasting user time and device energy, especially in battery-operated devices, and do not effectively brighten specific user interface objects near bright media content, making interaction difficult.
Innovation Solution
A method for modifying the brightness of user interface objects by increasing the brightness of specific portions relative to others based on a threshold brightness determination, reducing the need for maintaining the entire display in an HDR range and conserving power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If the brightness of the entire display is increased to make user interface objects visible near bright media content, then visibility of user interface objects is improved, but power consumption increases and display wear increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by selectively adjusting the brightness of specific user interface objects or regions rather than the entire display. The system identifies user interface objects that need to be visible near bright media content and increases their brightness locally, while keeping other areas at normal brightness levels. This resolves the contradiction by improving visibility where needed without causing system-wide power consumption increases or display wear.
2Ease of operation
If existing techniques are used to modify brightness, then user interface visibility is improved, but user time and device energy are wasted due to complex and time-consuming operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting when bright media content is displayed and autonomously adjusting the brightness of relevant user interface objects without requiring user intervention. The system monitors display content, identifies bright regions, and automatically brightens nearby user interface objects, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate complex settings or perform multiple key presses.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by proactively adjusting user interface object brightness before the user needs to interact with them. The system continuously monitors for bright media content and pre-adjusts the brightness of user interface objects that may soon need to be visible, ensuring they are ready for interaction without requiring reactive user actions or delays.
3Illumination intensity
If the entire display is maintained in HDR range to ensure visibility, then visibility is improved, but power consumption significantly increases and display lifespan decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by maintaining HDR brightness characteristics only in specific regions where user interface objects need to be visible near bright media content, rather than maintaining the entire display in HDR range. This localized approach preserves visibility where needed while reducing overall power consumption and minimizing display wear, thereby extending display lifespan.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies partial action by using HDR brightness adjustment only partially - specifically for user interface objects near bright media content - rather than applying it excessively across the entire display. This selective application achieves the necessary visibility improvement without the full power consumption and wear associated with system-wide HDR maintenance.
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AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to increasing the brightness of user interface objects.