Method and apparatus for monitoring human attention in...

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2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Mehta, Bhavesh M. (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Target tracking or detecting

C345S156000, C351S209000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07379560

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus of the present invention include an image-capturing device coupled to a computer system. An image captured by the image-capturing device is analyzed using a face tracking technique to learn behaviors of the user. This may include determining if the user is paying attention. The attention may be toward a display of the computer system. When the user does not pay attention, power consumption of one or more components of the computer system is reduced.

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