Method and apparatus for identifying a sensed light environment
First Claim
1. Apparatus, comprising:
- a plurality of light sensors, each sensitive to a different range of light, and at least a portion of one of the ranges of light being outside the visible (VIS) light spectrum, the light sensors being configured to produce data defining a sensed dataset in response to being exposed to a light environment;
a memory to store a plurality of known datasets representative of known light environments; and
a controller to i) search the memory to identify at least one known dataset similar to the sensed dataset, and ii) in response to the identified known dataset(s), provide an output indicative of the sensed light environment.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a sensed dataset includes data produced by a plurality of light sensors that have been exposed to a light environment. The data of the sensed dataset corresponds to different ranges of light, and at least a portion of one of the ranges of light is outside the visible (VIS) light spectrum. The sensed dataset is compared to a plurality of known datasets representative of known light environments, and at least one known dataset that is similar to the sensed dataset is identified. In response thereto, an indication of the sensed light environment is provided. Apparatus for implementing this and related methods is also disclosed. In some embodiments, the light sensors are ultraviolet, visible and infrared sensors, and the indication of the sensed light environment is used to control the color of data acquired by an image sensor, or the color of a display backlight.
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1. Apparatus, comprising:
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a plurality of light sensors, each sensitive to a different range of light, and at least a portion of one of the ranges of light being outside the visible (VIS) light spectrum, the light sensors being configured to produce data defining a sensed dataset in response to being exposed to a light environment; a memory to store a plurality of known datasets representative of known light environments; and a controller to i) search the memory to identify at least one known dataset similar to the sensed dataset, and ii) in response to the identified known dataset(s), provide an output indicative of the sensed light environment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for identifying a sensed light environment, comprising:
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receiving a sensed dataset comprised of data produced by a plurality of light sensors that have been exposed to a light environment, the data of the sensed dataset corresponding to different ranges of sensed light, and at least a portion of one of the ranges of light being outside the visible (VIS) light spectrum; comparing the sensed dataset to a plurality of known datasets representative of known light environments; identifying at least one known dataset that is similar to the sensed dataset and, in response thereto, providing an indication of the sensed light environment; and using said indication of the sensed light environment to influence backlighting of a display. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A program storage device storing machine executable instructions for performing operations comprising:
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receiving a sensed dataset comprised of data produced by a plurality of light sensors that have been exposed to a light environment, the data of the sensed dataset corresponding to different ranges of sensed light, and at least a portion of one of the ranges of light being outside the visible (VIS) light spectrum; comparing the sensed dataset to a plurality of known datasets representative of known light environments; and identifying at least one known dataset that is similar to the sensed dataset, and in response thereto, controlling a feature of a portable device.
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