Abstract: An image rendering system comprising a pixel array and variable-density column and row scanner circuits is disclosed. The variable-density column and row scanner circuits enable software-based reconfiguration of the active display area within the available screen area of the display. In addition, a hardware restore-to-black function is provided that enables pixels outside of the desired image region to be driven to black without their requiring image data or excitation. As a result, the functionality of the functionality of the display can be reconfigured to match the desired image region on a frame-by-frame basis. Therefore, displays in accordance with the present invention can operate at higher frame rates and with less power consumption that prior-art displays.

Abstract: A method of developing a software product, including steps of: receiving sets of parameters (e.g., manifests) describing computing environments for a plurality of customers, at least some of said sets of parameters for some customers differing from others of said sets of parameters for other customers; receiving an indication from at least one of said customers of a bug or condition that occurs with said software product running under one of said sets of parameters; and testing said software product in a computing environment configured in accordance with said sets of parameters including at least said one of said sets of parameters indicated by said one of said customers. The sets of parameters can also be sent back to customers to help with disaster recovery. Also, a method of distributing said software product and servers that perform these methods.