Methods and systems for power control event responsive display devices

Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for controlling power consumption with a power controlling display device (56). Some aspects relate to a power controlling display device (56) that receives a notification of a power control event that may control internal display components as well as connected power consuming devices. Some aspects relate to methods and systems for automatically compensating a displayed image when display backlight levels are modified in response to a power control event.