Multi-segment displays
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1. A method, comprising:
- using a matrix of two or more light sources to illuminate pixels in display segments of a display, wherein each light source is associated with a diffuser segment to constraint light from the light source to a display segment.
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Abstract
A method and system to reduce power consumption of a display includes using a matrix of light sources to illuminate pixels in display segments. The light sources may be light emitting diodes (LED). An LED may be associated with a display segment. The intensity level of an LED may be individually controlled.
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21 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
using a matrix of two or more light sources to illuminate pixels in display segments of a display, wherein each light source is associated with a diffuser segment to constraint light from the light source to a display segment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus, comprising:
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a matrix of light emitting diodes (LED), each LED associated with one of multiple display segments of a display; and a diffuser coupled to the matrix of LEDs, light from each LED constrained by one of multiple diffuser segments of the diffuser to illuminate pixels in one associated display segment. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system, comprising:
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means for using a matrix of light sources to illuminate pixels in display segments of a display; and means for individually controlling intensity of the light sources based on characteristics of information to be displayed in the display segments. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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