Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a processor that processes first imaging data captured by a first imaging function using visible light and second imaging data captured by a second imaging function using infrared light; and a light-emitting part that outputs infrared light toward an imaging target by the second imaging function. The processor detects a face area from an image of the first imaging data, detects the brightness of the imaging target based on the first imaging data stored in a memory, and when the brightness detected is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value, the processor controls the output of the light-emitting part depending on whether or not the face area is detected, while when the brightness is less than the predetermined threshold value, the processor controls the output of the light-emitting part regardless of detection of the face area.

Abstract: A first processor of an information processing apparatus performs detection processing to detect a face image from a captured image in order to detect the presence or absence of a person, first processing to cause the system to make a transition to a standby state when it is detected that the person is no longer present by the detection processing, disablement processing to disable the first processing when a second processor of the apparatus receives display-off prohibition information to prohibit the display of a display unit from being turned off, and second processing to turn off the display of the display unit or reduce the display brightness when it is detected that the person is no longer present by the detection processing while a specific application program is running by the second processor even in a case where the second processor receives the display-off prohibition information.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: an imaging unit which outputs data of an image captured using multiple pixels arranged on an image sensor; a memory which temporarily stores the outputted data of the image; and a first processor and a second processor processing the stored data of the image. The first processor controls the multiple pixels to capture images under imaging conditions different for each of preset plural kinds of pixel groups in order to execute first processing using data of the images captured from each of the plural kinds of pixel groups. The second processor executes second processing using data of an image captured by one kind of pixel group among data of the images captured from each of the plural kinds of pixel groups under the control of the first processor.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a processor that processes first imaging data captured by a first imaging function using visible light and second imaging data captured by a second imaging function using infrared light; and a light-emitting part that outputs infrared light toward an imaging target by the second imaging function. The processor detects a face area from an image of the first imaging data, detects the brightness of the imaging target based on the first imaging data stored in a memory, and when the brightness detected is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value, the processor controls the output of the light-emitting part depending on whether or not the face area is detected, while when the brightness is less than the predetermined threshold value, the processor controls the output of the light-emitting part regardless of detection of the face area.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: an imaging unit having an image sensor to detect a plurality of pieces of pixel information, the imaging unit being configured to generate an image made up of the plurality of pieces of pixel information detected by the image sensor; an image processor to detect whether a user is present or not in a predetermined detection range, based on an image made up of a plurality of pieces of pixel information detected by the image sensor; and an operation control unit to, when the image processor detects the user in the predetermined range, cancel a standby state where a part of the system functions stops. In the standby state, the imaging unit increases at least one of resolution and a frame rate in a stepwise manner to detect the plurality of pieces of pixel information.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: an imaging unit having an image sensor to detect a plurality of pieces of pixel information, the imaging unit being configured to generate an image made up of the plurality of pieces of pixel information detected by the image sensor; an image processor to detect whether a user is present or not in a predetermined detection range, based on an image made up of a plurality of pieces of pixel information detected by the image sensor; and an operation control unit to, when the image processor detects the user in the predetermined range, cancel a standby state where a part of the system functions stops. In the standby state, the imaging unit increases at least one of resolution and a frame rate in a stepwise manner to detect the plurality of pieces of pixel information.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus capable of setting a privacy mode intuitively and easily. The information processing apparatus capable of selecting the privacy mode includes: an imaging unit configured to acquire an image; a determination unit configured to acquire an output value related to the brightness of the image acquired by the imaging unit to determine whether the output value related to the brightness of the image meets a predetermined condition; and a mode selection unit configured to select the privacy mode when the determination unit determines that the output value related to the brightness of the image meets the predetermined condition.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus capable of setting a privacy mode intuitively and easily. The information processing apparatus capable of selecting the privacy mode includes: an imaging unit configured to acquire an image; a determination unit configured to acquire an output value related to the brightness of the image acquired by the imaging unit to determine whether the output value related to the brightness of the image meets a predetermined condition; and a mode selection unit configured to select the privacy mode when the determination unit determines that the output value related to the brightness of the image meets the predetermined condition.

Abstract: A camera system that transfers static image data while reducing power consumption is provided. A static image application issues a frame transfer command at a certain transfer period to a camera module. In each transfer period, the camera module wakes up from a suspend state and generates static image data. After the end of the transfer, the camera module transitions to the suspend state. The camera module is able to transition to the suspend state at each transfer period and thus is able to reduce power consumption.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display with an image display area configured to change orientation based on a change of position of the device. Upon detection of the position change, a camera may capture an image adjacent the device. The orientation of the image display area may be moved relative to a reference feature captured in the image.

Abstract: A camera system that transfers static image data while reducing power consumption is provided. A static image application issues a frame transfer command at a certain transfer period to a camera module. In each transfer period, the camera module wakes up from a suspend state and generates static image data. After the end of the transfer, the camera module transitions to the suspend state. The camera module is able to transition to the suspend state at each transfer period and thus is able to reduce power consumption.