Methods and systems for improving operation of a video projector
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1. A method for operating a video device, comprising:
- determining an operating temperature;
determining if the operating temperature is above normal operating temperature for the video projector; and
setting the video projector in economy mode if the operating temperature is above the normal operating temperature.
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Abstract
A method of operating a video device includes determining an operating temperature, determining if the operating temperature is above normal operating temperature for the video projector, and setting the video projector in economy mode if the operating temperature is above the normal operating temperature.
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1. A method for operating a video device, comprising:
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determining an operating temperature;
determining if the operating temperature is above normal operating temperature for the video projector; and
setting the video projector in economy mode if the operating temperature is above the normal operating temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A video device comprising:
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a video projector;
a controller coupled to the video projector;
a light source coupled to the controller for illuminating the video projector to produce video;
a temperature sensor coupled to the controller;
logic coupled to the controller, the temperature sensor, and the light source for determining an operating temperature;
logic coupled to the controller, the temperature sensor, and the light source for determining if the operating temperature is above normal operating temperature for the video projector; and
logic coupled to the controller, the temperature sensor, and the light source for setting the video projector in economy mode if the operating temperature is above the normal operating temperature. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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