Controlling processor-based systems using a digital camera
US7231083B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2022 |
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- 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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