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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2006
Applicants:
Horst Saier, Vöhrenbach, DE;
Thomas Sagcob, Donauseschingen, DE;
Thomas Menzl, Villingen, DE;
Inventors:
Assignee:
Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH, Karlsbad, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G09G 3/00 (2006.01); H04N 5/57 (2006.01); H04N 21/414 (2011.01); H04N 21/431 (2011.01); H04N 21/45 (2011.01); H04N 21/478 (2011.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 5/57 (2013.01); H04N 21/41422 (2013.01); H04N 21/4318 (2013.01); H04N 21/4524 (2013.01); H04N 21/478 (2013.01);
Abstract
A brightness control system enhances a displayed image. The system selectively alters the brightness of a portion of the image to improve the clarity, noticeability, and intelligibility of information provided on the display. When used with a vehicle navigation system, the brightness adjustment system may emphasize vehicle or destination location display, driving directions, route planning information, or other information provided to the driver.