公开(公告)号：US20170131963A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15413328

申请日：2017-01-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Geoffrey G. Stahl ,  Ian C. Hendry ,  Kenneth C. Dyke ,  Patrick L. Coffman ,  Steve S. Ko ,  Nathaniel C. Begeman

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G06T3/40

CPC classification number: G06F3/1454 ,  G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/1431 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T3/4092 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G09G5/005 ,  G09G2340/0407 ,  G09G2340/0442 ,  G09G2340/045 ,  G09G2370/042

Abstract: A computing system that supports the use of multiple displays in display mirroring mode and extended display mode may automatically determine a display mode in which to configure the system (with little or no user input) based on various characteristics of the displays in the system. For example, the system may determine that a television, projector, or other presentation type display is connected in the system, and in response, may determine that the system should be configured in a display mirroring mode, rather than in an extended display mode. The system may also determine that the presentation type display is the preferred display, and may render image content in a best (or preferred) mode for that display using its native resolution, aspect ratio or color profile. The system may then scale the rendered image content for display on other (non-preferred) displays, such as an internal display, without re-rendering it.

公开(公告)号：US20170093434A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15275011

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth I. Greenebaum ,  Eric L. Dacquay ,  Ian C. Hendry

IPC: H03M13/25 ,  H03M13/00 ,  H04N19/895

CPC classification number: H04N19/895 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G2320/0285 ,  G09G2340/00 ,  G09G2340/0407 ,  G09G2350/00 ,  H04N19/12 ,  H04N19/124 ,  H04N19/18 ,  H04N19/36 ,  H04N19/60 ,  H04N19/85

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media are described for effectively using dither techniques upon signals having a predicted quantization error that varies across the range of the signal. In some embodiments, predicted error is used to shape a precision input signal so that the newly-shaped signal yields a uniform or relatively uniform predicted quantization error. A dither is applied to the re-shaped signal, and the shaping is reversed, after which the signal may be slope limited and/or quantized, taking full and efficient advantage of the dithering technique.

公开(公告)号：US09552187B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US14957537

申请日：2015-12-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Geoffrey G. Stahl ,  Ian C. Hendry ,  Kenneth C. Dyke ,  Patrick L. Coffman ,  Steve S. Ko ,  Nathaniel C. Begeman

IPC: G06F13/12 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1454 ,  G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/1431 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T3/4092 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G09G5/005 ,  G09G2340/0407 ,  G09G2340/0442 ,  G09G2340/045 ,  G09G2370/042

Abstract: A computing system that supports the use of multiple displays in display mirroring mode and extended display mode may automatically determine a display mode in which to configure the system (with little or no user input) based on various characteristics of the displays in the system. For example, the system may determine that a television, projector, or other presentation type display is connected in the system, and in response, may determine that the system should be configured in a display mirroring mode, rather than in an extended display mode. The system may also determine that the presentation type display is the preferred display, and may render image content in a best (or preferred) mode for that display using its native resolution, aspect ratio or color profile. The system may then scale the rendered image content for display on other (non-preferred) displays, such as an internal display, without re-rendering it.

Abstract translation: 支持在显示镜像模式和扩展显示模式下使用多个显示器的计算系统可以基于系统中的显示器的各种特征，自动地确定配置系统（具有很少或没有用户输入）的显示模式。 例如，系统可以确定在系统中连接电视，投影仪或其他呈现型显示器，并且作为响应，可以确定系统应该以显示镜像模式而不是扩展显示模式来配置。 系统还可以确定呈现类型显示是优选的显示，并且可以使用其原始分辨率，宽高比或颜色配置文件，使该显示的图像内容以最佳（或优选的）模式呈现。 然后，系统可以缩放渲染的图像内容以在其他（非优选的）显示器（例如内部显示器）上显示，而不重新渲染它。

公开(公告)号：US20150348502A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14291194

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Gabriel Marcu ,  Kenneth I. Greenebaum ,  Ian C. Hendry

IPC: G09G5/04 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G09G5/10 ,  G06T7/40

CPC classification number: G09G5/04 ,  G06K9/4652 ,  G09G3/2003 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/10 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2320/0693 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  H04N1/6077 ,  H04N9/3182 ,  H04N9/73

Abstract: A method and user interface for direct setting of black and white points. Black point is set using a slider and matching of gray shades. White point setting is performed by having a setting object move within a defined region, such as a square or circle, with the area where the setting object moves being adjusted dynamically based on the location of the setting object with respect to the defined region. When the area is the desired white, the setting is complete. Preferably the defined region has a varying color border to allow a reference for the user in moving the setting object. A more detailed setting of gray levels can be accomplished by providing a gray scale with reference points. Each reference point has an associated white point setting area, so that settings are developed for each reference point. Settings at other locations are determined by interpolation or extrapolation.

Abstract translation: 用于直接设置黑白点的方法和用户界面。 使用滑块设置黑点，并配置灰色阴影。 白点设置是通过使设定对象在定义的区域内移动的，例如正方形或圆形，其中设置对象移动的区域基于设置对象相对于定义的区域的位置动态地调整。 当该区域是所需的白色时，设置完成。 优选地，限定区域具有变化的颜色边界，以允许用户在移动设置对象时的参考。 灰度级的更详细设置可以通过提供参考点的灰度级来实现。 每个参考点都有一个关联的白点设置区域，因此为每个参考点开发设置。 其他位置的设置通过插值或外推来确定。

公开(公告)号：US09201608B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14330320

申请日：2014-07-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ian C. Hendry ,  Rajabali Koduri ,  Jeffry E. Gonion

IPC: G06F12/08 ,  G06F3/06 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F12/02 ,  G06F12/06 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F3/0647 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3225 ,  G06F1/3275 ,  G06F3/0604 ,  G06F3/0625 ,  G06F3/065 ,  G06F3/0673 ,  G06F12/0292 ,  G06F12/06 ,  G06F12/0646 ,  G06F12/08 ,  G06F17/30147 ,  G06F2003/0697 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for dynamically mapping and remapping memory when a portion of memory is activated or deactivated are provided. In accordance with an embodiment, an electronic device may include several memory banks, one or more processors, and a memory controller. The memory banks may store data in hardware memory locations and may be independently deactivated. The processors may request the data using physical memory addresses, and the memory controller may translate the physical addresses to hardware memory locations. The memory controller may use a first memory mapping function when a first number of memory banks is active and a second memory mapping function when a second number is active. When one of the memory banks is to be deactivated, the memory controller may copy data from only the memory bank that is to be deactivated to the active remainder of memory banks.

公开(公告)号：US09196013B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US13663289

申请日：2012-10-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ian C. Hendry ,  Anthony G. Sumpter

IPC: G09G5/36 ,  G06T1/20

CPC classification number: G06T1/20 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  G06F1/3287

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that configures a graphics-processing unit (GPU) in a computer system. During operation, the system predicts an incoming workload to the GPU. Next, the system identifies an operational floor for the GPU based on the incoming workload. Finally, the system uses the operational floor to configure the subsequent execution of the GPU, wherein the operational floor facilitates processing of the incoming workload by the GPU.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供了一种在计算机系统中配置图形处理单元（GPU）的系统。 在操作期间，系统预测GPU的传入工作负载。 接下来，系统基于传入的工作负载识别GPU的操作层。 最后，该系统使用操作层来配置随后的GPU的执行，其中操作层帮助GPU处理传入的工作量。

公开(公告)号：US20150185820A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14643911

申请日：2015-03-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ian C. Hendry ,  Rajabali M. Koduri

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06T1/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/3293 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  G06F1/3218 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G09G5/003 ,  G09G5/36 ,  G09G5/399 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/06 ,  Y02D10/153 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that drives a display from a computer system. During operation, the system detects an idle state in a first graphics-processing unit (GPU) used to drive the display. During the idle state, the system switches from using the first GPU to using a second GPU to drive the display and places the first GPU into a low-power state, wherein the low-power state reduces a power consumption of the computer system.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供从计算机系统驱动显示器的系统。 在操作期间，系统检测用于驱动显示器的第一图形处理单元（GPU）中的空闲状态。 在空闲状态期间，系统从使用第一GPU切换到使用第二GPU来驱动显示器并将第一GPU置于低功率状态，其中低功率状态降低了计算机系统的功耗。