Controlling processor-based systems using a digital camera
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1. A method of controlling a processor-based system comprising:
- receiving video information;
analyzing said information to develop information about the luminance level of said video information; and
controlling the power consumption state of said system based at least in part on said luminance information.
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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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1. A method of controlling a processor-based system comprising:
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receiving video information; analyzing said information to develop information about the luminance level of said video information; and controlling the power consumption state of said system based at least in part on said luminance information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An article comprising a medium for storing instructions that enable a processor-based system to:
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analyze video information to develop luminance information; and control the power consumption state of said system based at least in part on said luminance information. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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