Patent ID: 8072459
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: G06F,G09G,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A data processing apparatus, comprising: a first graphic controller configured to process a first image, the first image being one of a first still, moving and three dimensional (3D) image; a second graphic controller having a processing speed faster than a processing speed of the first graphic controller, the second graphic controller configured to process a second image, the second image being one of a second still, moving and three dimensional (3D) image, wherein the first graphic controller is integrated into a chipset adapted to perform at least one function in addition to processing the first image, and wherein the second graphic controller is not integrated into the chipset; and a controller operatively connected to the first and second graphic controllers and configured to wherein, regardless of whether or not the second graphic controller is changed from the inactive state to the enabled state, the first graphic controller is maintained in an enabled state thereby.