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Dynamic brightness range for portable computer displays based on ambient conditions

  • US 8,493,370 B2
  • Filed: 07/24/2007
  • Issued: 07/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling a display, said method comprising:

  • accessing ambient light information;

    creating a brightness range based on the ambient light information;

    determining a brightness value for an image setting based on the ambient light information and a user preference, the brightness value is within the brightness range;

    dynamically adjusting the brightness range based on changed ambient light information;

    adjusting the brightness value to maintain a relative brightness level within the changed brightness range when the brightness range is adjusted; and

    adjusting the display to the brightness value.

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