Computer user detection apparatus and associated method
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Abstract
A detection apparatus is for a computer to detect the presence or absence of a computer user. The absence of a user can trigger a computer display to power down, while the detected presence of a user can trigger the display to power back up, and, optionally, require a log in. The detection apparatus may operate automatically and thus may provide a reliable way of saving power and/or ensuring security of computer data.
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29. An apparatus for detecting the presence or absence of a computer user adjacent a computer screen, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one array including a plurality of light sensing elements;
a circuit generating output data representative of light incident on said at least one array; and
a processor for detecting the presence or absence of the computer user adjacent the computer screen based on the output data from said circuit. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A computer comprising:
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a computer screen to receive a computer user adjacent thereto;
a plurality of light sensing elements; and
a processor for detecting the presence or absence of the computer user adjacent the computer screen based on said plurality of light sensing elements. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. A method of detecting the presence or absence of a computer user adjacent a computer screen, the method comprising:
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providing at least one array including a plurality of light sensing elements;
generating output data representative of light incident on the at least one array; and
processing the output data via a processor to detect a presence or absence of the computer user adjacent the computer screen based on the output data. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59)
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