Method and apparatus for communicating using a display

摘要: Disclosed is a visual method of communicating an abnormal situation (e.g., the crashed or downed state) computer system including display. The status thus indicated to user. Upon crash state, display entirely in part (a first area) proportionally decreased brightness. Brightness second area (which may overlap increased full by fixed amount. This results translucent film overlay which preserves background screen content existing at moment crashed. have predefined characteristics, such as tint signify and/or level degree system's problem.