Semi-self-refresh for non-self-refresh displays

A method comprising:

• generating a blended display data element based on a plurality of display data elements;
• determining whether the plurality of display data elements are static;
• writing the blended display data element to a computer-readable memory;
• and
• sending, at multiple refresh intervals, the blended display element to a display based on a determination that the plurality of display data elements are static.

At least one machine-readable storage medium comprising instructions that when executed by a display controller, cause the display controller to:

• generate a blended display data element based on a plurality of display data elements;
• determine whether the plurality of display data elements are static;
• write the blended display data element to a computer-readable memory;
• and
• send, at multiple refresh intervals, the blended display element to a display based on a determination that the plurality of display data elements are static.

A system to semi-self-refresh a display, comprising:

• a computer-readable memory;
• and
• a display controller, the display controller comprising circuitry to:
• generate a blended display data element based on a plurality of display data elements;
• determine whether the plurality of display data elements are static;
• write the blended display data element to the computer-readable memory;
• and
• send, at multiple refresh intervals, the blended display element to a display based on a determination that the plurality of display data elements are static.