Computer light adjustment
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1. A computer system, comprising:
- a processor configured to execute instructions and to carry out operations associated with the computer system;
an input/output controller operatively coupled to the processor and configured to control interactions with one or more input/output devices that are coupled to the computer system;
one or more light sources configured to emit light around the computer system;
one or more light sensors configured to measure the ambient light level surrounding the computer system;
a light controller operatively coupled to the processor and configured to process light information associated with the one or more light sensors and the one or more light sources;
a display device configured to display text and graphics;
a display controller operatively coupled to the processor and configured to process display commands to produce text and graphics on the display device;
a program storage block operatively coupled to the processor and configured to store data being used by the computer system, the program storage block storing an illumination program for controlling how the one or more light sources are illuminated, the illumination program containing illumination profiles for each of the light sources of the computing system, the illumination profiles describing the relationship between the light output of the one or more light sources and the measured ambient light level, the illumination profiles being accessed through a light control menu, which is viewed on the display device as part of a graphical user interface; and
a housing for enclosing various components of the computer system, the housing having an outer peripheral surface, wherein at least one light sensor is positioned entirely within the outer peripheral surface of the housing such that the light sensor measures the ambient light level through the housing.
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Abstract
A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a light source configured to output light. The computing device also includes a light sensor configured to measure the level of light surrounding the computing device. The computing device further includes a control mechanism operatively coupled to the light source and light sensor and configured to adjust the level of output light based on the measured level of light surrounding the computing device.
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1. A computer system, comprising:
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a processor configured to execute instructions and to carry out operations associated with the computer system; an input/output controller operatively coupled to the processor and configured to control interactions with one or more input/output devices that are coupled to the computer system; one or more light sources configured to emit light around the computer system; one or more light sensors configured to measure the ambient light level surrounding the computer system; a light controller operatively coupled to the processor and configured to process light information associated with the one or more light sensors and the one or more light sources; a display device configured to display text and graphics; a display controller operatively coupled to the processor and configured to process display commands to produce text and graphics on the display device; a program storage block operatively coupled to the processor and configured to store data being used by the computer system, the program storage block storing an illumination program for controlling how the one or more light sources are illuminated, the illumination program containing illumination profiles for each of the light sources of the computing system, the illumination profiles describing the relationship between the light output of the one or more light sources and the measured ambient light level, the illumination profiles being accessed through a light control menu, which is viewed on the display device as part of a graphical user interface; and a housing for enclosing various components of the computer system, the housing having an outer peripheral surface, wherein at least one light sensor is positioned entirely within the outer peripheral surface of the housing such that the light sensor measures the ambient light level through the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computing device, comprising:
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a first light source capable of outputting light in order to illuminate a first component of the computing device; a second light source capable of outputting light in order to illuminate a second component of the computing device, the second component being distinct from the first component; a light sensor configured to measure the level of light surrounding the computing device, wherein the computing device includes a computing device housing, and wherein the light sensor is enclosed by the computing device housing such that the light sensor measures the level of light surrounding the computing device through the computing device housing; and a control mechanism operatively coupled to the first and second light sources and the light sensor and configured to adjust the level of out put light from the first and second light sources based on the measured level of light surrounding the computing device and first and second illumination profiles associated with the first and second light sources, the first illumination profile being different than the second illumination profile. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of illuminating multiple light sources associated with a notebook computer, comprising:
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determining the ambient light level, wherein determining the ambient light level includes measuring the ambient light through a wall of the notebook computer; automatically adjusting the light intensity of a first light source of a first component of the notebook computer based on the ambient light level; automatically adjusting the light intensity of a second light source of a second component of the notebook computer based on the ambient light level; storing a first illumination profile for the first light source, the first illumination profile defining a relationship between ambient light levels and the light intensity of the first light source; and storing a second illumination profile for the second light source, the second illumination profile defining a relationship between the ambient light level and the light intensity of the second light source, the second illumination profile being different than the first illumination profile, and wherein the light intensity of the first light source is adjusted according to the first illumination profile and wherein the light intensity of the second light source is adjusted according to the second illumination profile. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A backlit keyboard in communication with a computing device, comprising:
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a plurality of keys suitable for receiving user input commands; a base plate onto which the plurality of keys are attached in such a manner as to be capable of moving up and down relative to the base plate, wherein at least a portion of the base plate allows light to be transmitted therethrough; a light sensor configured to measure an ambient light level surrounding the computing device; a light panel disposed behind the base plate, wherein light output from the light panel is transmitted through the base plate and further through the keyboard to the front of the keyboard; and a housing enclosing the base plate, the light panel, and the light sensor, wherein the light sensor is configured to measure the ambient light level through the housing. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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