SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING DISPLAY POWER CONSUMPTION

摘要

Systems and methods for managing display power consumption are disclosed. In some embodiments first information is displayed in an available display area including a first portion of a display screen in a configuration having a set of portions. The set of portions includes the first portion of the display screen, which is configured in a powered-on state to perform display functions and receive user input, and a second portion of the display screen, which is configured in a powered-off state. Responsive to a user indication in the in the first portion, the second portion is added to the available display area by transitioning the second portion to the powered- on state to perform display functions and receive user input. Second information is displayed in the second portion.