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Control of data processing

US8135066B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2005
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/695
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Data processing apparatus arranged to receive successive images from a video camera and to receive audio data from a microphone comprises means for detecting inter-image motion in the video images; means for detecting audio signals in the associated audio data satisfying one or more predetermined audio criterion; and activation means, for activating a control function of the data processing apparatus in response to a predetermined sequence of a detection of inter-image motion satisfying one or more predetermined motion criterion and a detection of an audio signal in the associated audio data which satisfies the predetermined audio criteria.

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