Abstract: A system encodes an image for a remote client. A graphics processor unit (GPU) renders an image in response to graphics commands received from a central processing unit (CPU) virtual machine. Image attributes are determined by display requirements from the remote client. A display encoder is associated with the GPU, encodes the image, and operates independent of the rendering of the image. A network interface may be associated with the CPU, GPU or display encoder and may transmit the encoded image across a network to the remote client.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a fragment that controls processing of a fragment during a graphic rendering process. The method of controlling the fragment includes determining whether to process a second fragment, based on flag data representing a processing state of a first fragment, and updating the flag data based on a processing state of at least one of the first fragment and the second fragment, wherein the first fragment and the second fragment refer to fragments representing an identical spatial location among fragments included in differing primitives in a frame.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide client-side scene movement using imagery generated by a game server. Embodiments of the present invention predictively render additional imagery surrounding the present field of view. The predictive scene imagery may be on all sides of the current field of view. Embodiments of the present invention determine the amount of predictive scene imagery generated according to a likelihood of use. In addition to client-adjusted rotation, embodiments of the present invention may predictively translate the field of view. Translation is moving the point of view forward, backward or side-to-side. Predictive translation imagery may be communicated to the game server for use in local translation functions.

Abstract: A method and system evaluates user interfaces (UIs) for presentation on a display of a mobile communication device. A display controller, in response to detecting an initiation of a presentation of a specified UI on the display, determines a type of the display by evaluating power consumption behavior of the display associated with individually presenting each of multiple pre-defined UIs on the display. Based on the display type, the display controller identifies a specific display parameter associated with the display and which identifies relevant image characteristics of UIs that can be presented on the display. The display controller evaluates a display parameter value for the specified UI, compares the display parameter value with a threshold display parameter value, and provides a notification that indicates, based on a result of the comparison, whether the specified UI satisfies the power consumption specification and is recommended for presentation on the display.

Abstract: Briefly, embodiments of methods or systems for a display signal buffer are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of generating an image comprises receiving a signal over a USB interface comprising encoded display data for one or more rectangular group of pixel tiles within an image and position data for the or each group of pixel tiles. The coefficients are obtained from the encoded display data, maybe by converting variable bit length fields into AC coefficients and an inverse Haar transform performed on them to generate pixel data for each rectangular group of pixel tiles. A frame buffer, which may be part of the display, is then updated with the generated pixel data ready for output to the display device. Copy protection may also be incorporated using AES negotiated over HDPC.

Abstract: A computer system includes an input port connected with a serial port, a standby power, a driving system, a first output port, and a first display. The driving system includes a detecting module connected to the input port and the first output port. The detecting module detects whether the serial port inputs data to the input port and the first output port is connected to the first display. A converting module connected to the detecting module and the input port, reads the data from the serial port via the input port and converts the data into a displayable format of the first display. An output module connected to the converting module and the first output port, outputs the data in the first display format to the first display via the first output port.

Abstract: An electronic device is described herein. The electronic device may include a page walker module to receive a page request of a graphics processing unit (GPU). The page walker module may detect a page fault associated with the page request. The electronic device may include a controller, at least partially comprising hardware logic. The controller is to monitor execution of the page request having the page fault. The controller determines whether to suspend execution of a work item at the GPU associated with the page request having the page fault, or to continue execution of the work item based on factors associated with the page request.

Abstract: At least certain embodiments of the present disclosure include a method for animating a display region, windows, or views displayed on a display of a device. The method includes starting at least two animations. The method further includes determining the progress of each animation. The method further includes completing each animation based on a single timer.

Abstract: A source driving circuit is disclosed. The source driving circuit includes a first integrated source driver and a second integrated source driver. The first integrated source driver includes a first receiving unit, a timing controller, a first source-driving-unit and a first transmission unit. The first receiving unit receives an original image data through a displayport (DP) interface, and decodes the original image data to a first display data and a second display data. The timing controller transmits a first control signal and a second signal. The first source-driving-unit receives the first control signal and the first display data. The first transmission unit receives the second display data, and the second integrated source driver receives the second control signal and the second display data, so as to elevate the compatibility between the source driver and the DP interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for downloading algorithmic elements to a coprocessor and corresponding processing and communication techniques are provided. For an improved graphics pipeline, the invention provides a class of co-processing device, such as a graphics processor unit (GPU), providing improved capabilities for an abstract or virtual machine for performing graphics calculations and rendering.

Abstract: A display device including: a display section configured to display an image; a display control section configured to arrange a plurality of display areas in a display range of the display section and display an image in each of the display areas; an image selection section configured to select the image to be displayed in each of the display areas from a plurality of input images; and a multi-screen display control section configured to display an image designation panel designating an image of a display object out of the plurality of input images on the display section, determine the images to be displayed in all of the display areas in a lump if the images to be displayed in all of the display areas are designated during display of the image designation panel and a determination operation is performed, and make the image selection section select the images determined.

Abstract: Display screen sharing system that shares common screen among a plurality of terminals comprises transmission side terminal that has operation right for common screen; and reception side terminal that does not have operation right for common screen. Reception side terminal comprises display area detection unit that acquires display area information indicating area of common screen displayed at reception side terminal itself, and supplies display area information to transmission side terminal. Transmission side terminal comprises common display area frame control unit that determines common display area based on display area information supplied from reception side terminal, and displays common display area on screen at transmission side terminal itself.

Abstract: To power and control multiple different electronic circuit nodes, this document introduces a single-wire multiple-circuit power and control system. Specifically, individually controlled circuit node units are arranged in a series configuration that is driven by a power and control unit located at the head of the series. Each of the individually controlled circuit node units may comprise more than one output circuit that is also individually controllable. The head-end power and control unit provides both electrical power and control signals down a single wire to drive all of the individual circuit node units in the series in a manner that allows each individual circuit node unit to be controlled individually or in assigned groups.

Abstract: A display device (10) comprises an input/output channel for receiving data from a source and at least one sensor (36) operable to obtain sensor data on the display device (10). Selected ones of the or each sensor (36) are arranged to operate in response to the display device (10) receiving a request in the data from the source via the input/output channel, and the display device (10) is arranged to output the sensor data obtained by the or each sensor (36) to the source via the input/output channel. A system for monitoring at least one property of such a display device (10) comprises a monitoring unit (32) which is connectable to the one or more sensors (36) via the input/output channel to provide the request and receive the sensor data from the one or more sensors (36). The system can thereby monitor at least one property of the display device (10).

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for a display multiplier. First image data is received for a first display device and second image data is received for a second display device, where the second display device has fewer scan lines than the first display device. A scan line of the second image data is duplicated and a display multiplier output stream is generated that includes a first scan line of the first image data, the scan line of the second image data, a second scan line of the first image data, and the duplicated scan line of the second image data.

Abstract: A processor and a system are provided for performing texturing operations. The processor includes a texture return buffer having a plurality of slots for storing texture values and one or more texture units coupled to the texture return buffer. Each of the slots of the texture return buffer are addressable by a thread. Each texture unit is configured to allocate a slot of the texture return buffer when the texture unit generates a texture value.

Abstract: A method and device for signal detection is disclosed. At least one detection period is predefined for detecting a signal of a signal source, a differential signal of a pair of signal sources, or a dual-differential signal of three signal sources during at least one clock cycle.

Abstract: A display controller which may include a first display control section, a second display control section, a signal line, an output selection section, and a mode selection control section. The first display control section includes a first image generation portion adapted to decode content and first image output portion adapted to output the decoded content. The second display control section includes a second image generation portion and second image output portion. The signal line conveys the decoded content to the second image output portion. The output selection section selects one of the outputs of the first and second image output portions. The mode selection control section selects one of first and second display modes, based on functional information about the first and second display control sections.

Abstract: A system and a corresponding method of leveraging GPU resources to enhance performance of the interact-able content browsing (ICB) service are to utilize the computation capacity of the GPU of the graphics card to share the computation load originally taken by the CPU. The raw images depicted by the browser application program executed in the server can be directly retrieved from the VRAM of the graphics card by the encoder inside the GPU to be further encoded and streamed before being forwarded directly to distant clients.

Abstract: An apparatus to provide a fall-back procedure for a PRC imaging device is described. The apparatus includes a PRC controller, a system resource monitor, and a PRC setting calculator. The PRC controller outputs a stream of images at an adjustable temporal rate. The adjustable temporal rate is constrained within a range defined by a first predetermined rate and a second predetermined rate. The system resource monitor obtains a measurement of system resource utilization. The PRC setting calculator determines a setting for the PRC controller in response to the measurement of system resource utilization. Additionally, the PRC controller determines a value for the adjustable temporal rate in response to the setting.

Abstract: A device, system and method for transferring network data are presented. The device includes: a data processing module configured to convert a data signal in a TMDS signal output via a DVI of a graphics card to network data for being transferred via a network; and a network transmitter for receiving the network data and transferring the network data to an external device via the network. The data signal is generated by encoding texture data generated by a GPU of the graphics card by a digital video sender of the graphics card. The texture data is generated by binding a pointer to general computing data stored in a device memory of the graphics card to a texture stored in the device memory by the GPU. The general computing data is generated by general computation executed by the GPU.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a data transmission method and an electronic device. A first electronic device has a display unit and a second electronic device has a processing unit. The first electronic device and the second electronic device communicate data with each other wirelessly. The first electronic device receives data transmitted from the second electronic device for displaying on the display unit. The display unit of the first electronic device displays at a first display frame rate a data transmitted from the second electronic device in a first mode. The first electronic device transmits, upon detecting a first trigger event, information associated with the first trigger event to the second electronic device. The first electronic device receives and displays a data transmitted from the second electronic device in a second mode. These two electronic devices can be automatically switched between the two display frame rates and the two modes in response to the first trigger event.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for efficiently transferring data from a producer core to a consumer core within a central processing unit (CPU). For example, one embodiment of a method comprises: A method for transferring a chunk of data from a producer core of a central processing unit (CPU) to consumer core of the CPU, comprising: writing data to a buffer within the producer core of the CPU until a designated amount of data has been written; upon detecting that the designated amount of data has been written, responsively generating an eviction cycle, the eviction cycle causing the data to be transferred from the fill buffer to a cache accessible by both the producer core and the consumer core; and upon the consumer core detecting that data is available in the cache, providing the data to the consumer core from the cache upon receipt of a read signal from the consumer core.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for efficiently transferring data from a core of a central processing unit (CPU) to a graphics processing unit (GPU). For example, one embodiment of a method comprises: writing data to a buffer within the core of the CPU until a designated amount of data has been written; upon detecting that the designated amount of data has been written, responsively generating an eviction cycle, the eviction cycle causing the data to be transferred from the buffer to a cache accessible by both the core and the GPU; setting an indication to indicate to the GPU that data is available in the cache; and upon the GPU detecting the indication, providing the data to the GPU from the cache upon receipt of a read signal from the GPU.

Abstract: A display apparatus for post-processing the image of the contents, an image post-processor and a method for post-processing the image of the contents are disclosed. The display apparatus includes a communicator which communicates with a server, a display which displays contents received from the server, and a controller which determines an image post-processing method for elements of the contents based on source information of the contents and predetermined condition information, renders the elements which are post-processed according to the determined image post-processing method, and controls the display to display the contents generated after the rendering. Accordingly, the display apparatus can selectively implement image post-processing for the elements of the contents.

Abstract: A display controller may include an RGB Interface module and a display port module, which may both use a target-master interface, in which the data receiving module pops pixels from the data sourcing module, and generates the HSync, VSync, and VBI timing signals. A dither module may be instantiated between the RGB interface module and display port module to perform dithering. The dither module may use a source-master interface, in which data signals and data valid signals are issued by the data sourcing module. In order to avoid having to use a large storage capacity FIFO with the dither module, a control unit may issue interface signals to the RGB Interface module and display port module, and clock-gate the dither module, to allow the data signals and data valid signals to properly interface with the RBG interface module and display port module, and provide data flow from the RGB interface module to the dither module to the display port module.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new method, apparatus and software related product (e.g., a computer readable memory) for sequential rendering (including hardware acceleration) each primary color of a plurality of primary colors in each frame of an image separately in a space-time domain for displaying on field-sequential color (FSC) displays. Instead of rendering whole pixels, various embodiments provide rendering of each primary color plane separately in the space-time domain, and serializing/sequencing the colors of the the rendered data directly to the bus that is connecting a host (an operator device) and the FSC display. Generally the number of primary colors may be two or more. When displayed on a FSC display, motion quality may be largely improved.

Abstract: A method performed by a processor is described. The method includes drawing a frame by performing the following: a) identifying a GPU phase; b) using said identified GPU phase to obtain frequency scalability information for said identified GPU phase; c) determining whether changing a frequency at which said GPU draws said frame within said phase is appropriate based on said frequency scalability information.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for modulating light to form an image on a display. A light modulator in the display may include a substrate, a shutter, a first actuator and a second actuator. The shutter can be configured to selectively obstruct an optical path through the substrate. The first actuator can be configured to move the shutter in a first direction along a first axis in a plane substantially parallel to a plane defined by the substrate, thereby moving the shutter from a first state to a second state. The second actuator can be configured to move the shutter in a second direction along a second axis. The second axis can be substantially orthogonal to the first axis and also within a plane parallel to the substrate. In some implementations, moving the shutter along the second axis moves the shutter into a third state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for coordinating graphics processing units in a single computing system. A method is disclosed which allows for the construction of a list of shared display modes that may be employed by both of the graphics processing units to render an output in a display device. By creating the list of shared commonly supportable display modes, the output displayed in the display device may advantageously provide a consistent graphical experience persisting through the use of alternate graphics processing units in the system. One method builds a list of shared display modes by compiling a list from a GPU specific base mode list and dynamic display modes acquired from an attached display device. Another method provides the ability to generate graphical output configurations according to a user-selected display mode that persists when alternate graphics processing units in the system are used to generate graphical output.

Abstract: A system and method for providing viewer preferences on a display device are presented. An embodiment includes a storage medium for storing preset viewer preferences, each preference being categorized based on one of a plurality of viewers, a processor that accesses the storage medium and acquires the stored preset viewer preference for a given one of the plurality of viewers, and a display device that provides content to the viewer in accordance with the viewer's preferences using at least one optical element.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a processor having a plurality of cores each to execute instructions, a non-volatile storage to store maximum peak operating frequency values each a function of a given number of active cores, a configuration storage to store frequency limits each corresponding to one of the maximum peak operating frequency values or a configurable clip frequency value less than the maximum peak operating frequency value. In turn, a power controller is configured to limit operating frequency of the cores to a corresponding frequency limit obtained from the configuration storage. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A display control device for a cockpit allows for a time-oriented graphics partitioning. The device comprises a reception module for receiving a display request for a graphics service during the execution of a sequence of partitions, a configuration module for defining the duration of the sequence, the order and the duration of each partition, and a control module for determining whether the remaining execution time of the partition on which the graphics service depends is or is not sufficient to execute the graphics service. The graphics service is executed or stopped according to remaining computer time.

Abstract: A scaling engine, blending mechanism, memory controller, frame buffer and video driver are included within a semiconductor, such as a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), to provide broadcasting of signals at a high resolution format by combining two or more low resolution video signals to create a high resolution signal in real-time High Definition format, such as 1080 p. The high resolution signals can be concurrently displayed as one or more image areas on a display device in any contemplated size, number and arrangement.

Abstract: A computer and a control method for smart fan thereof are provided, wherein the computer includes a processor configured to control a smart fan under an UETFI bios mode. A sensed temperature value from a temperature sensor, and a current speed value of the smart fan are acquired. A real-time temperature curve and a real-time speed curve are traced in a dynamic updating zone of a graphical interface respectively according to the current temperature and the current speed value. A first control point and a second control point, which correspond to the smart fan, are obtained via a control zone of the graphical interface. A control curve is traced in the graphical interface according to the first and second control points. The speed of the smart fan is controlled according to the control curve.

Abstract: An image display apparatus and method for displaying a high redefinition image fast is provided. The image data display method of a terminal having a host device and a display module includes retrieving, at the host device, display data of an application from a memory in response to an application executing request, encoding the retrieved display data, transmitting the encoded display data to the display module, decoding, at the display module, the encoded display data, and displaying the decoded display data.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for reducing undesired capacitance and electrostatic attraction among components of electromechanical systems (EMS) displays. An apparatus includes an array of display elements, a control matrix, and an electric insulation layer. The display elements each include a movable light blocking component coupled to a conductive beam.

Abstract: A stereo viewpoint graphics processing subsystem and a method of sharing geometry data between stereo images in screen-space processing. One embodiment of the stereo viewpoint graphics processing subsystem configured to render a scene includes: (1) stereo frame buffers configured to contain respective pixel-wise rendered scene data for stereo images, and (2) a sharing decision circuit operable to determine when to share geometric data between the stereo frame buffers for carrying out screen-space effect processes to render the scene in the stereo images.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for implementing a display port interface are disclosed. The apparatus may include a source processor and a sink processor coupled through an interface. The source processor may be operable to select a frequency from a continuous range of frequencies, and transmit data to the sink processor at the selected frequency. A phase lock circuit may be included in the sink processor. The phase lock circuit may be configured to generate a signal at the selected frequency dependent upon the transmitted data. The generated signal may be in phase with the transmitted data.

Abstract: A system makes application image specific brightness and/or contrast adjustments. The system may include a light controller and an application that controls an application image. The light controller may receive a light adjustment request from the application or a different application. The light adjustment request may be a request for an adjustment that is specific to an application image in a display area. The light controller may set the brightness and/or the contrast of the application image differently than a portion of the display area that excludes the application image. The light controller may set the brightness and/or the contrast of the application image based on the light adjustment request.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for implementing a display port interface are disclosed. The apparatus may include a source processor and a sink processor coupled through an interface. The sink processor may be operable to send a synchronization signal to the source processor through the interface. The source processor may be operable, dependent upon the synchronization signal, to send data to the sink processor.

Abstract: Techniques to determine when to decrease a frame display rate based in part on the amount or degree of change between sequential frames. The amount or degree of change can be measured based on all or part of similarly located portions of sequential frames. In some cases, power use can be reduced without compromising visual quality by reducing frame display rate when an amount or degree of change between frames is small.

Abstract: A system for assisting individuals (e.g., those having physical or other disabilities) to read or otherwise experience electronic publications includes a projector configured to project images of an electronic publication and a controller that is sized and contoured to fit comfortably within or be held by a human hand. The controller may include a processor and a storage device communicatively coupled to the processor, which storage device stores processor-executable instructions for providing, via a wireless communication channel and responsive to one or more user inputs, one or more instructions in connection with projection of the images of the electronic publication via the projector.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to displaying images on multi-display devices with low latency. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides, on a display device comprising a first display and a second display, a method comprising receiving, processing a first image, and displaying the first image via the first display and not displaying the first image via the second display. The method further comprises receiving a second image, processing the second image while displaying the first image, and displaying the second image via the second display and not displaying the second image via the first display.

Abstract: A method whereby a second display device is simulated using software so that images may be directed by a personal computer or other electronic device to appear on the simulated display. The software may then be configured to display images directed to such a simulated display in a portion of the primary display, allowing the user of the method to monitor the simulated display and capture images from the simulated display using an automated capture algorithm to capture and store the image for future use. The presenter or user of the method may make adjustments to the capture parameters, via a control interface, which is viewed on the primary display device.

Abstract: A method of detecting a data bit depth and an interface device for a display device using the same are disclosed. The method includes confirming a physical connection between a transmitting terminal and a receiving terminal and then transmitting a clock data recovery (CDR) training pattern signal from the transmitting terminal to the receiving terminal, outputting clocks from a CDR circuit of the receiving terminal using the CDR training pattern signal, receiving an alignment training pattern signal subsequent to the CDR training pattern signal from the transmitting terminal to the receiving terminal, and counting bits of pixel data included in the alignment training pattern signal or the clocks and determining a data bit depth of input data based on a count result, in the interface receiving terminal.

Abstract: A method for managing wireless data communication links includes establishing first and second wireless data communication links between a host system and a wireless display adapter. The first wireless data communication link is associated with a high data rate of data traffic between the host system and the wireless display adapter, and the second wireless data communication link is associated with a low data rate of data traffic. The method further includes determining that information is to be transmitted between the host system and the wireless display adapter using the low data rate, turning off a first data radio associated with the first wireless data communication link, and transmitting the information over the second wireless data communication link.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power management system that performs power management of a graphic processing unit (GPU). The power management system includes a dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) driver configured to include an interface that calls a device driver of the GPU or is called by the device driver, and control an operating voltage and/or an operating frequency of the GPU, and a DVFS governor interface module configured to provide an interface for the DVFS driver to a power management policy module of an operating system (OS). Therefore, in the power management system according to the present invention, a power management policy of the OS based on a change in a workload of the GPU may be applied to the GPU, independently of a hardware configuration of the GPU.

Abstract: In a method for controlling a digital visual interface (DVI) connection between a video graphics array (VGA) card and a display device of a computing device, the VGA card includes a graphics processing unit, and a DVI connector connected to the signal switch through two DVI links. When a DVI resolution of the VGA card is greater than a display resolution of the display device, the method controls the graphics processing unit to turn on both of the two DVI links and controlling the signal switch to invoke a dual-link DVI mode of the VGA card. When the DVI resolution is not greater than the display resolution the method controls the graphics processing unit to shut off one of the two DVI links, and controls the signal switch to change the dual-link DVI mode of the VGA card to a single link DVI mode of the VGA card.