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Controlling processor-based systems using a digital camera

US7231083B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 1999
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A processor-based system may be controlled using a digital camera. The digital camera can provide luminance and motion information which may be analyzed to determine whether to alter one or more of the power consumption state, the operation of system utilities, or the operation of a screen saver.

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