Display mode control method for an electronic device
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1. A display mode control method to be implemented in an electronic device having a display panel for showing navigational map information, comprising the steps of:
- a) enabling the electronic device to determine the time of day; and
b) enabling the electronic device to operate the display panel in a nighttime display mode when the time of day corresponds to nighttime, and in a daytime display mode when the time of day is otherwise;
wherein the navigational map information is shown on the display panel in a light shade against a dark background when the display panel is operated in the nighttime display mode, and in a dark shade against a light background when the display panel is operated in the daytime display mode.
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Abstract
A display mode control method includes the steps of: enabling an electronic device to determine the time of day; and enabling the electronic device to operate a display panel thereof in a first display mode when the time of day corresponds to nighttime, and in a second display mode when otherwise. The display panel shows information in a light shade against a dark background when operated in the nighttime display mode, and in a dark shade against a light background when operated in the daytime display mode.
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4 Claims
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1. A display mode control method to be implemented in an electronic device having a display panel for showing navigational map information, comprising the steps of:
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a) enabling the electronic device to determine the time of day; and b) enabling the electronic device to operate the display panel in a nighttime display mode when the time of day corresponds to nighttime, and in a daytime display mode when the time of day is otherwise; wherein the navigational map information is shown on the display panel in a light shade against a dark background when the display panel is operated in the nighttime display mode, and in a dark shade against a light background when the display panel is operated in the daytime display mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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