JP2003233444A - Computer system with built-in camera - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to restrict the electric power consumption of a computer by a resume feature while work is interrupted, and to extend drive time of a battery for a portable information terminal or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A computer system with a built-in camera is comprised of: a camera means 1 that is installed adjacent to or incorporated in a computer means 2 composed of a memory, an image display unit, a peripheral circuit, a power source unit and the like and takes a picture of a subject; an image processing means 3 that processes the subject image inputted from the camera means 1 to detect the presence or absence of an operator of the computer means; a backup means 2j that is included in the computer means 2 and holds the content of a RAM or the like of the memory part even when the power source is shut down; and a power source control means 4 that controls the power source unit of the computer means 2 and the backup means 2j according to the detection result obtained from the image processing means 3, thus achieving the resume feature. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to improvement of operating environment control of a computer system such as a personal computer and a workstation, a home information terminal such as a home automation system (HA system), a portable information terminal (for example, to operate a computer). When the power is turned off and then restarted after being interrupted, the power is turned on again, and a so-called resume function that restores the saved data before the interruption is provided) and improvement in operability (for example, starting a computer) The present invention relates to a computer system with a built-in camera, which is suitable for use in order to eliminate the need to enter a personal identification number (so-called password) for security purposes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional camera-incorporated computer system incorporating this kind of camera, an image from the camera is captured and used for a video conference, a video telephone, reading characters and figures, and the like. That is, the input image from the camera is subjected to image processing and is used only for the information processing function.

On the other hand, as a power-saving computer system, a CRT power source is controlled to save power when a signal is input from an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse for a certain period of time. Seen in.

Further, there is a device equipped with a resume function when work is interrupted, that is, a function in which the operating environment before the power is turned off is restored when the power is turned on again as seen in a notebook computer.

[0005]

In the above case, in the control of the operating environment of the computer system, the power is cut off after a certain period of time elapses by the timer after the operator stops using the keyboard or mouse. Only the so-called ON / OFF control is performed, and since a large number of operators use desktop type personal computers and workstations, they do not have a resume function like notebook personal computers.

That is, when the operator interrupts the work, it is necessary to save it in the external storage system in order to store the current work state. Therefore, it is necessary for each operator to prepare the operating environment when restarting.

Further, in the operability of the computer system, it is necessary for each operator to input a personal identification number (so-called password) for security when starting the computer. From the above points, the operator is not fully satisfied with the control of the operating environment and the operability of the conventional computer system.

[0008]

A computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention has solved the above problems. In the present invention, in the present invention, a CPU, a memory section such as ROM / RAM, an image display section, and a peripheral circuit section. A computer means composed of a power supply unit, a camera means installed or built in the periphery of the computer means for picking up an object, and an operator of the computer means for processing an object image input from the camera means. An image processing means for detecting the presence or absence of the memory, a backup means included in the computer means for retaining the contents of the RAM and the like even when the power is cut off,
According to the detection result of the image processing means, the power supply part of the computer means and the backup means are controlled to include a power supply control means for realizing a resume function.

The present invention also provides a CPU, a ROM / RAM
Computer means including a memory unit, an image display unit, a peripheral circuit unit, a power supply unit, etc., camera means installed or built in the periphery of the computer means for capturing an object, and input from the camera means An image processing means for processing a subject image to recognize the operator of the computer means, a backup means included in the computer means for retaining contents of RAM or the like even when the power is cut off, and the computer means, and an operator. The operating environment storage means for storing different operating environments and the power supply unit of the computer means and the backup means or the operating environment storage means are controlled according to the recognition result of the image processing means, and different operators can resume the operation. The configuration includes a system control unit that realizes a function.

The present invention is based on a CPU, ROM and RA.
A plurality of computer means composed of a memory section such as M, an image display section, a peripheral circuit section, a power source section, and the like; and a plurality of camera means installed or built in the periphery of the computer means for capturing an image of a subject; Included in the computer means are a plurality of image processing means for processing a subject image input from the camera means to detect / recognize an operator of the computer means, network means for connecting the plurality of computer means. R even when the power is cut off
A plurality of backup means for holding contents such as AM,
A configuration including a plurality of power supply control means for controlling the power supply section of the computer means and the backup means according to the detection / recognition result of the image processing means to realize the resume function in the plurality of computer means. Is.

Further, according to the present invention, a CPU, a ROM,
A plurality of computer means composed of a memory portion such as a RAM, an image display portion, a peripheral circuit portion, a power supply portion, and the like; and a plurality of camera means installed or built in the periphery of the computer means for capturing an image of a subject, Included in the computer means are a plurality of image processing means for processing a subject image input from the camera means to detect / recognize an operator of the computer means, network means for connecting the plurality of computer means. Backup means for holding contents such as RAM even when power is cut off, operating environment storage means included in the computer means for storing different operating environment for each operator, and detection / recognition result of the image processing means The power supply unit of the computer means and the backup means or the operating environment storage means in accordance with Was also the operator is obtained by the configuration including a system control means for realizing the resume function of a plurality of computers.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a CPU, ROM / RA
A plurality of computer means composed of a memory section such as M, an image display section, a peripheral circuit section, a power supply section, and the like; a plurality of camera means installed around the computer means for capturing an image of a subject; Network means for connecting the computer means, and through the network means, the subject image input from the camera means is processed to detect a plurality of operators in the computer means.
Image processing server means for recognizing, backup means included in the computer means for retaining contents such as RAM even when power is cut off, and the plurality of computer means according to the detection / recognition result of the image processing server means. And a power supply control means for controlling the power supply section and the backup means to realize a resume function in a plurality of computer means.

The present invention also provides a CPU, a ROM / RAM
A plurality of computer means composed of a memory section, an image display section, a peripheral circuit section, a power source section, etc., a plurality of camera means installed around the computer means for picking up an object, Network means for connecting the computer means, and through the network means, the subject image input from the camera means is processed to detect a plurality of operators in the computer means.
An image processing server means for recognizing, a backup means included in the above computer means for retaining contents such as RAM even when power is cut off, and included in the above computer means,
An operating environment storage means for storing different operating environments for each operator, and a power supply unit for the plurality of computer means and the backup means or the operation storage means according to the detection / recognition result of the image processing server means. It is configured to include a power supply control unit for controlling and implementing a resume function in a plurality of computer units by different operators.

The present invention is based on a CPU, ROM / RA
A plurality of computer means composed of a memory section such as M, an image display section, a peripheral circuit section, a power supply section, and the like; a plurality of camera means installed around the computer means for capturing an image of a subject; Network means for connecting the individual computer means, server means connected to the network means and including a CPU, a memory unit such as ROM / RAM, an image display unit, a peripheral circuit unit, a power supply unit, and the like, and the server unit A high-speed image processing means for detecting and recognizing a plurality of operators in the computer means for processing a subject image input from the camera means through the network means at certain time intervals, and the high-speed image processing. Depending on the detection / recognition result of the means,
The power supply unit of the plurality of computer means is controlled to realize a resume function in the plurality of computer means.

Further, according to the present invention, a CPU, a ROM,
A plurality of computer means including a memory section such as a RAM, an image display section, a peripheral circuit section, a power source section, and the like; a plurality of camera means installed around the computer means for capturing an image of a subject; Network means for connecting the individual computer means, server means connected to the network means and including a CPU, a memory unit such as ROM / RAM, an image display unit, a peripheral circuit unit, a power supply unit, and the like, and the server unit And a high-speed image processing means for detecting and recognizing a plurality of operators in the computer means by processing a subject image input from the camera means through the network means at certain time intervals. An operating environment storage means for storing different operating environments for each operator, and the high-speed image processing means Power supply control means for controlling the power supply units of the plurality of computer means and the backup means or the operation storage means in accordance with the detection / recognition results to realize the resume function in the plurality of computer means by different operators. It is configured to include and.

[0016]

In the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention having the above-described structure, in the present invention, the image processing means can automatically detect the operator and control the power supply unit according to the presence or absence of the operator to realize the resume function. It is possible.

Further, according to the present invention, the image processing means can automatically detect and recognize the operator, and realize the operating environment and the resume function of the computer according to each operator.

According to the present invention, the image processing means can automatically detect the operator, control the power supply unit according to the presence or absence of the operator, and realize the resume function in all the computers connected to the network. is there.

Further, according to the present invention, the operator can be automatically detected and recognized by the image processing means, and the operating environment and the resume function can be realized in all the computers connected to the network according to each operator. Is.

Further, in the present invention, it is not necessary to provide an image processing system in each computer, and the image processing server means automatically detects the operator, controls the power supply unit according to the presence of the operator, and connects to the network. The resume function can be realized in all computers.

Further, in the present invention, it is not necessary to provide an image processing system in each computer, and an operator is automatically detected and recognized by the image processing server means, and all computers connected to the network according to each operator. The operating environment and the resume function can be realized.

In the present invention, the computer server means having the built-in high-speed image processing means automatically detects the operator without deteriorating the computing capacity of each computer, and controls the power supply section according to the presence or absence of the operator. ,
The resume function can be realized in all computers connected to the network.

Further, in the present invention, the operator is automatically detected and recognized by the computer server means having the built-in high-speed image processing means without deteriorating the computing capacity of each computer, and the network is set according to each operator. The operating environment and the resume function can be realized in all computers connected to.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a first embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

In the camera means 1, the image pickup device 1b converts the optical image captured by the lens 1a into an electric signal. The pre-processing unit 1e samples and holds the output signal from the image sensor 1b, performs automatic gain correction, and performs analog-to-digital conversion to convert digital data in pixel units. The digital video signal processing unit 1f generates a luminance signal and a color signal based on the digital data output from the preprocessing unit 1e, performs white balance processing, gamma correction processing, etc., and converts the luminance signal and the color difference signal into digital signals. Output. At this time, the color signal is output as an R-Y / B-Y dot-sequential color difference.

The image pickup device driving section 1c generates a drive timing pulse for controlling the image pickup device 1b, a video signal synchronizing pulse, a video signal processing pulse, and the like. The camera microcomputer 1d controls the image pickup device driving section 1c, the preprocessing section 1e, the digital video signal processing section 1f, etc., and realizes the operation of the camera means 1.

The computer means 2 is a CPU 2a, RA
M 2b, ROM 2c, peripheral circuit section 2e such as a hard disk, power supply section 2i for supplying power to the computer, backup means 2 for holding the contents of RAM when power is cut off
j, an input / output circuit section 2h for interfacing with the outside of the computer, a display control section 2 for controlling graphic display
g, a display unit 2f for displaying a graphic signal output from the display control unit 2g. Here, it is also possible that the video signal from the camera means 1 is received by the display control unit 2g to be processed, and is combined with the graphic signal generated by the CPU 2a to be displayed on the display unit 2f.

The image processing means 3 processes an image such as detecting a human body based on the luminance signal output from the camera means 1. This detection method is described in detail in the specification filed previously by the applicant of the present application on March 31, 1994, under Japanese Patent Application No. 6-62550, entitled “Computer System”.

The power supply control means 4 realizes control of the power supply section 2i, the display section 2f, the backup means 2j, etc. of the computer means 2 based on the data output from the image processing means 3.

With the above arrangement, the camera means 1 used as an image capturing device is combined with the image processing means 3 and the power supply control means 4 so that the image processing means 3 is obtained from the video signal obtained from the camera means 1. The operator is detected by, the operating condition of the computer means 2 is determined from the detection result, and the control content is output to the power supply control means 4. The power supply control means 4 optimally controls the computer means 2 based on the output contents.

Next, a second embodiment of the computer system with built-in camera of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention.

In the camera means 1, the image pickup device 1b converts the optical image captured by the lens 1a into an electric signal. The pre-processing unit 1e samples and holds the output signal from the image sensor 1b, performs automatic gain correction, and performs analog-to-digital conversion to convert digital data in pixel units. The digital video signal processing unit 1f generates a luminance signal and a color signal based on the digital data output from the preprocessing unit 1e, performs white balance processing, gamma correction processing, etc., and converts the luminance signal and the color difference signal into digital signals. Output. At this time, the color signal is output as an R-Y / B-Y dot-sequential color difference.

The image pickup device driving section 1c generates a drive timing pulse for controlling the image pickup device 1b, a video signal synchronizing pulse, a video signal processing pulse and the like. The camera microcomputer 1d controls the image pickup device driving section 1c, the preprocessing section 1e, the digital video signal processing section 1f, etc., and realizes the operation of the camera means 1.

The computer means 2 is a CPU 2a, RA
M 2b, ROM 2c, peripheral circuit section 2e such as a hard disk, power supply section 2i for supplying power to the computer, backup means 2 for holding the contents of RAM when power is cut off
j, operating environment storage means 2 using an EEPROM or the like for storing the computer operation state of each operator
k, an input / output circuit section 2h for interfacing with the outside of the computer, a display control section 2 for controlling graphic display
g, a display unit 2f for displaying a graphic signal output from the display control unit 2g. Here, it is also possible that the video signal from the camera means 1 is received by the display control unit 2g to be processed, and is combined with the graphic signal generated by the CPU 2a to be displayed on the display unit 2f.

The image processing means 3 performs image processing such as human body detection, face recognition, and motion feature extraction based on the luminance signal output from the camera means 1. This detection / recognition method is described in detail in the specification filed by the applicant of the present application on March 31, 1994, under Japanese Patent Application No. 6-62550, entitled "Computer System".

The system control means 4 realizes control of the power supply section 2i, the display section 2f, the backup means 2j, the operating environment storage means 2k, etc. of the computer means 2 based on the data output from the image processing means 3. Is.

With the above arrangement, by combining the camera means 1 used as an image capturing device with the image processing means 3 and the system control means 4, the image processing means 3 is obtained from the video signal obtained from the camera means 1. The operator is detected and recognized by the system, and the operation status of the computer means 2 is determined based on the detection and recognition results.
The control content is output to. Based on the output contents, the system control means 4 optimally controls the computer means 2.

Next, a third embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a third embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a system block diagram showing the configuration of the third embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention. is there. In FIG. 4, A, B, and C are a plurality of computers connected to the network. Here, on behalf of A
Each block of the computer will be described with reference to FIG.

In the camera means A1, the image pickup device A1b
Converts the optical image captured by the lens A1a into an electric signal.
The pre-processing unit A1e samples and holds the output signal from the image sensor A1b, performs automatic gain correction, and performs analog-to-digital conversion to convert digital data in pixel units. The digital video signal processing unit A1f generates a luminance signal and a color signal based on the digital data output from the preprocessing unit A1e, performs white balance processing, gamma correction processing, etc., and converts the luminance signal and the color difference signal into digital signals. Output. At this time, the color signal is output as an R-Y / B-Y dot-sequential color difference.

The image pickup device driving section A1c generates a drive timing pulse for controlling the image pickup device A1b, a video signal synchronizing pulse, a video signal processing pulse and the like. The camera microcomputer A1d includes an image sensor driving unit A1c and a preprocessing unit A1.
e, the digital video signal processing unit A1f and the like are controlled to realize the operation of the camera unit A1.

The computer means A2 is a CPU A2
a, a RAM A2b, a ROM A2c, a peripheral circuit unit A2e such as a hard disk, a power supply unit A2i that supplies power to the computer, a backup unit A2j that holds the contents of the RAM when the power is cut off, a communication control unit A21 connected to the network, a computer It is composed of an input / output circuit section A2h for interfacing with the outside, a display control section A2g for controlling graphic display, and a display section A2f for displaying a graphic signal output from the display control section A2g. Here, it is also possible that the video signal from the camera means A1 is received by the display control unit A2g, processed, and then combined with the graphic signal generated by the CPU A2a and displayed on the display unit A2f.

The image processing means A3 performs image processing such as human body detection based on the luminance signal output from the camera means A1. This detection method is described in detail in the specification filed previously by the applicant of the present application on March 31, 1994, under Japanese Patent Application No. 6-62550, entitled “Computer System”.

The power supply control means A4 is based on the data output from the image processing means A3, and the power supply section A2i, the display section A2f and the backup means A2j of the computer means A2.
Etc. are realized.

With the above arrangement, the camera means A1 used as an image capturing device is replaced with the image processing means A.
3. By combining with the power control means A4, the image processing means A3 detects the operator from the video signal obtained from the camera means A1, and the operation status of the computer means A2 is judged from the detection result, and the power supply control is performed. The control contents are output to B4 and C4 through the means A4 and the communication control means A21. Based on the output contents, the power supply control means A4 has the computer means A2 and the communication control means A.
This is for optimally controlling B2 and C2 through 2l.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a fourth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a system block diagram showing the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention. is there. In FIG. 6, A, B, and C are a plurality of computers connected to the network. Here, on behalf of A
Each block of the computer will be described with reference to FIG.

In the camera means A1, the image pickup device A1b
Converts the optical image captured by the lens A1a into an electric signal.
The pre-processing unit A1e samples and holds the output signal from the image sensor A1b, performs automatic gain correction, and performs analog-to-digital conversion to convert digital data in pixel units. The digital video signal processing unit A1f generates a luminance signal and a color signal based on the digital data output from the preprocessing unit A1e, performs white balance processing, gamma correction processing, etc., and converts the luminance signal and the color difference signal into digital signals. Output. At this time, the color signal is output as an R-Y / B-Y dot-sequential color difference.

The image pickup device driving section A1c generates a drive timing pulse for controlling the image pickup device A1b, a video signal synchronizing pulse, a video signal processing pulse and the like. The camera microcomputer A1d includes an image sensor driving unit A1c and a preprocessing unit A1.
e, the digital video signal processing unit A1f and the like are controlled to realize the operation of the camera unit A1.

The computer means A2 is a CPU A2
a, a RAM A2b, a ROM A2c, a peripheral circuit section A2e such as a hard disk, a power source section A2i for supplying power to the computer, a backup means A2j for holding the contents of the RAM when the power is cut off, and an EEPROM for storing the computer operation state of each operator. Output from the operating environment storage unit A2k using the above, a communication control unit A2l connected to the network, an input / output circuit unit A2h that interfaces with the outside of the computer, a display control unit A2g that controls graphic display, and a display control unit A2g It is composed of a display unit A2f for displaying a graphic signal. Here, it is also possible that the video signal from the camera means A1 is received by the display control unit A2g, processed, and then combined with the graphic signal generated by the CPU A2a and displayed on the display unit A2f.

The image processing unit A3 performs image processing such as human body detection, face recognition, and motion feature extraction based on the luminance signal output from the camera unit A1. This detection / recognition method is described in detail in the specification filed by the applicant of the present application on March 31, 1994, under Japanese Patent Application No. 6-62550, entitled "Computer System".

The power supply control means A4 is based on the data output from the image processing means A3, and the power supply section A2i, the display section A2f and the backup means A2 of the computer means A2.
j, control of the operating environment storage means 2k and the like is realized.

With the above arrangement, the camera means A1 used as an image capturing device is replaced with the image processing means A.
3, by combining with the system control means A5, the image processing means A from the video signal obtained from the camera means A1
3, the operator is detected and recognized, and the operation status of the computer means A2 is determined from the detection and recognition results, and the system control means A5 and the communication control means A21 and B2 are detected.
The control contents are output to B5 and C5 through 1 and C21. Based on the output contents, the system control means A5 optimally controls the computer means A2 and B2 and C2. Next, a fifth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a fifth embodiment of the computer system with built-in camera of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a system block diagram showing the configuration of the fifth embodiment of the computer system with built-in camera of the present invention. is there. In FIG. 8, A, B, and C are a plurality of computers connected to the network. Here, on behalf of
Each block of the computer A will be described with reference to FIG.

In the camera means A1, the image pickup device A1b
Converts the optical image captured by the lens A1a into an electric signal.
The pre-processing unit A1e samples and holds the output signal from the image sensor A1b, performs automatic gain correction, and performs analog-to-digital conversion to convert digital data in pixel units. The digital video signal processing unit A1f generates a luminance signal and a color signal based on the digital data output from the preprocessing unit A1e, performs white balance processing, gamma correction processing, etc., and converts the luminance signal and the color difference signal into digital signals. Output. At this time, the color signal is output as an R-Y / B-Y dot-sequential color difference.

The image pickup device driving section A1c generates a drive timing pulse for controlling the image pickup device A1b, a video signal synchronizing pulse, a video signal processing pulse and the like. The camera microcomputer A1d includes an image sensor driving unit A1c and a preprocessing unit A1.
e, the digital video signal processing unit A1f and the like are controlled to realize the operation of the camera unit A1.

The computer means A2 is a CPU A2
a, a RAM A2b, a ROM A2c, a peripheral circuit unit A2e such as a hard disk, a power supply unit A2i that supplies power to the computer, a backup unit A2j that holds the contents of the RAM when the power is cut off, a communication control unit A21 connected to the network, a computer It is composed of an input / output circuit section A2h for interfacing with the outside, a display control section A2g for controlling graphic display, and a display section A2f for displaying a graphic signal output from the display control section A2g. Here, it is also possible that the video signal from the camera means A1 is received by the display control unit A2g, processed, and then combined with the graphic signal generated by the CPU A2a and displayed on the display unit A2f.

The image processing server means 6 is a camera means A1.
Further, image processing such as detection of a human body is performed based on the luminance signal obtained from B1 and C1 through the network means by using the communication control means A2l. Regarding this detection method, the applicant of the present invention first filed on March 31, 1994 in Japanese Patent Application No.
No. 62550, filed under the name "Computer System".

The power supply control unit A4 realizes control of the power supply unit A2i, the display unit A2f, the backup unit A2j, etc. of the computer unit A2 based on the data output from the image processing server unit 6.

With the above configuration, the camera means A1 used as an image capturing device is combined with the image processing server means 6, the communication control means A21, and the power supply control means A4 to obtain an image obtained from the camera means A1. The image processing server means 6 detects the operator from the signal, and the operation status of the computer means A2 is judged from the detection result, and the power supply control means A4 and the communication control means A2 are determined.
The control content is output to B4 and C4 through l. Based on the output contents, the power source control means A4 optimally controls B2 and C2 through the computer means A2 and the communication control means A21.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sixth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a system block diagram showing the configuration of the sixth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention. is there. In FIG. 10, A, B, and C are a plurality of computers connected to the network. Here, on behalf of
Each block of the computer A will be described with reference to FIG.

In the camera means A1, the image pickup device A1b
Converts the optical image captured by the lens A1a into an electric signal.
The pre-processing unit A1e samples and holds the output signal from the image sensor A1b, performs automatic gain correction, and performs analog-to-digital conversion to convert digital data in pixel units. The digital video signal processing unit A1f generates a luminance signal and a color signal based on the digital data output from the preprocessing unit A1e, performs white balance processing, gamma correction processing, etc., and converts the luminance signal and the color difference signal into digital signals. Output. At this time, the color signal is output as an R-Y / B-Y dot-sequential color difference.

The image pickup device driving section A1c generates a drive timing pulse for controlling the image pickup device A1b, a video signal synchronizing pulse, a video signal processing pulse and the like. The camera microcomputer A1d includes an image sensor driving unit A1c and a preprocessing unit A1.
e, the digital video signal processing unit A1f and the like are controlled to realize the operation of the camera unit A1.

The computer means A2 is a CPU A2
a, a RAM A2b, a ROM A2c, a peripheral circuit section A2e such as a hard disk, a power source section A2i for supplying power to the computer, a backup means A2j for holding the contents of the RAM when the power is cut off, and an EEPROM for storing the computer operation state of each operator. Output from the operating environment storage unit A2k using the above, a communication control unit A2l connected to the network, an input / output circuit unit A2h that interfaces with the outside of the computer, a display control unit A2g that controls graphic display, and a display control unit A2g It is composed of a display unit A2f for displaying a graphic signal. Here, it is also possible that the video signal from the camera means A1 is received by the display control unit A2g, processed, and then combined with the graphic signal generated by the CPU A2a and displayed on the display unit A2f.

The image processing server means 6 is the camera means A1.
Also, image processing such as human body detection, face recognition, and motion feature extraction is performed based on the luminance signal obtained from B1 and C1 through the network means using the communication control means A21. Regarding this detection / recognition method, the applicant of the present invention first filed on March 31, 1994, in Japanese Patent Application No. 6-62550.
No., the name "computer system" is described in detail in the specification filed.

The system control means A5 realizes control of the power supply section A2i, display section A2f, backup means A2j, operating environment storage means 2k, etc. of the computer means A2 based on the data outputted from the image processing server means 6. It is a thing.

With the above arrangement, the camera means A1 used as an image capturing device is combined with the image processing server means 6, the communication control means A21, and the system control means A5 to obtain an image obtained from the camera means A1. The image processing server means 6 detects and recognizes the operator from the signal, determines the operation status of the computer means A2 from the detection and recognition results, and sends the control contents to B5 and C5 through the system control means A5 and the communication control means A2l. Output. Based on the output contents, the system control means A5 has computer means A2 and communication means A.
This is for optimally controlling B2 and C2 through 2l.

Next, a seventh embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a seventh embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a system block diagram showing the configuration of the seventh embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention. is there. In FIG. 12, A, B, and C are a plurality of computers connected to the network. Here, each block of the computer A will be described as a representative with reference to FIG.

In the camera means X1, the image pickup device X1b
Converts the optical image captured by the lens X1a into an electric signal.
The pre-processing unit X1e samples and holds the output signal from the image sensor X1b, performs automatic gain correction, and performs analog-to-digital conversion to convert digital data in pixel units. The digital video signal processing unit X1f generates a luminance signal and a color signal based on the digital data output from the preprocessing unit X1e, performs white balance processing, gamma correction processing, etc., and converts the luminance signal and the color difference signal into digital signals. Output. At this time, the color signal is output as an R-Y / B-Y dot-sequential color difference.

The image pickup device driving section X1c generates a drive timing pulse for controlling the image pickup device X1b, a video signal synchronizing pulse, a video signal processing pulse and the like. The camera microcomputer X1d includes an image sensor driving unit X1c and a preprocessing unit X1.
e, the digital video signal processing unit X1f and the like are controlled to realize the operation of the camera means X1.

The computer means X2 is a CPU X2
a, RAM X2b, ROM X2c, peripheral circuit section X2e such as a hard disk, power supply section X2i for supplying power to the computer, backup means X2j for holding the contents of RAM when the power is cut off, communication control section X21 connected to the network, computer It is composed of an input / output circuit section X2h for interfacing with the outside, a display control section X2g for controlling graphic display, and a display section X2f for displaying a graphic signal output from the display control section X2g. Here, it is also possible that the video signal from the camera means X1 is received by the display control unit X2g, processed, and combined with the graphic signal generated by the CPU X2a to be displayed on the display unit X2f.

The high-speed image processing means 7 uses the camera means X1 and the communication control means X21 to perform image processing such as detection of a human body based on the luminance signals obtained from A1, B1 and C1 through the network means. This detection method is described in detail in the specification filed previously by the applicant of the present application on March 31, 1994, under Japanese Patent Application No. 6-62550, entitled “Computer System”.

The power supply control means X4 is based on the data output from the high speed image processing means 7, and is computer means X2.
Power supply unit X2i, display unit X2f, backup means X2
It realizes control of j and the like.

With the above structure, the camera means X1 used as an image capturing device is combined with the high-speed image processing means 7, the communication control means X21, and the power supply control means X4 to obtain an image obtained from the camera means X1. The high-speed image processing means 7 detects the operator from the signal, determines the operation status of the computer means X2 from the detection result, and outputs the control contents to A4, B4 and C4 through the power supply control means X4 and the communication control means X2l. To do. Based on the output contents, the power supply control means X4 sends A2, B through the computer means X2 and the communication control means X21.
2 and C2 are optimally controlled.

Next, an eighth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an eighth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a system block diagram showing the configuration of the eighth embodiment of the computer system with a built-in camera of the present invention. In FIG. 14, A, B, C and X are a plurality of computers connected to the network. However, X
Is a computer server capable of high-speed image processing, and each block will be described below with reference to FIG.

In the camera means X1, the image pickup device X1b
Converts the optical image captured by the lens X1a into an electric signal.
The pre-processing unit X1e samples and holds the output signal from the image sensor X1b, performs automatic gain correction, and performs analog-to-digital conversion to convert digital data in pixel units. The digital video signal processing unit X1f generates a luminance signal and a color signal based on the digital data output from the preprocessing unit X1e, performs white balance processing, gamma correction processing, etc., and converts the luminance signal and the color difference signal into digital signals. Output. At this time, the color signal is output as an R-Y / B-Y dot-sequential color difference.

The image pickup device driving section X1c generates a drive timing pulse for controlling the image pickup device X1b, a video signal synchronizing pulse, a video signal processing pulse and the like. The camera microcomputer X1d includes an image sensor driving unit X1c and a preprocessing unit X1.
e, the digital video signal processing unit X1f and the like are controlled to realize the operation of the camera means X1.

The computer means X2 is a CPU X2
a, RAM X2b, ROM X2c, peripheral circuit section X2e such as a hard disk, power supply section X2i for supplying power to the computer, backup means X2j for holding the contents of RAM when power is cut off, and EEPROM for storing the computer operation state of each operator Output from the operating environment storage unit X2k using the above, a communication control unit X2l connected to the network, an input / output circuit unit X2h that interfaces with the outside of the computer, a display control unit X2g that controls graphic display, and a display control unit X2g. It is composed of a display unit X2f for displaying a graphic signal. Here, it is also possible that the video signal from the camera means X1 is received by the display control unit X2g, processed, and combined with the graphic signal generated by the CPU X2a to be displayed on the display unit X2f.

The high-speed image processing means 7 uses the camera means X1 and the communication control means X21 to detect human bodies, face recognition, and motion characteristics based on the luminance signals obtained from A1, B1, and C1 through the network means. Performs image processing such as extraction. Regarding this detection / recognition method, the applicant of the present invention first filed on March 31, 1994, in Japanese Patent Application No. 6-6255.
No. 0, which is described in detail in the specification filed under the name "computer system".

The system control means X5 realizes control of the power supply section X2i, display section X2f, backup means X2j, operating environment storage means X2k, etc. of the computer means X2 based on the data output from the high speed image processing means 7. It is a thing.

With the above structure, the camera means X1 used as an image capturing device is combined with the high-speed image processing means 7, the communication control means X21, and the system control means X5 to obtain an image obtained from the camera means X1. The high-speed image processing means 7 detects and recognizes the operator from the signal, determines the operation status of the computer means X2 from the detection and recognition results, and controls A5, B5 and C5 through the system control means X5 and the communication control means X21. Output the contents. Based on the output contents, the system control means X5 has the computer means X2 and the communication means X2.
Through A, A2, B2 and C2 are optimally controlled.

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Since the computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention has the above-described configuration, the present invention provides:
When the operator leaves the seat, the work is considered to be interrupted, the work interrupted state is maintained by the backup means, unnecessary power supply is cut off, and when the operator sits in again, the work is considered to be restarted, power supply is restarted, and interrupted The work function is restored to normal, the power consumption of the computer can be suppressed when the work is interrupted by the resume function, and the operator saves the data before the work is interrupted, and the complicated operation such as restarting the system when the work is restarted. Need not be performed and the power consumption associated therewith is unnecessary, and therefore, the battery drive time of the portable information terminal or the like can be lengthened. Further, in the present invention, by recognizing the face of the operator as the password by the camera means and the image processing means, there is no need to input the ID number and the password, and the operating environment of the computer corresponding to each operator is realized. For example, it is possible to store the operating environment of each operator, such as switching between Roman character input and kana input by switching kana-kanji in word processing software, switching of CAD software component libraries, etc., and provide an operating environment that matches each operating environment.

On the other hand, when a certain operator leaves the office, it is regarded as work interruption, and the backup means holds the work interruption state of the operator and the operator's face as a password and cuts off the supply of unnecessary power. When an operator is seated again, the operator's face is compared as a password, and if recognized, it is considered that the work is restarted, the power supply is restarted, and the interrupted work state is restored. However, the working state does not recover even if another operator is seated.

Instead, the work interruption state of the previous operator is stored in the operating environment storage means, and the supply of power is restarted so that the operator can operate. Here, the operating environment can be maintained for the operator as well as the operator, but when the operator's work is completed and the operator is seated again, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is restarted, the power supply is restarted, and the interrupted work state is restored. By the resume function having the security function, the power consumption of the computer at the time of work interruption can be suppressed, the work restart of other operators can be prohibited, and the work interrupted state for each operator can be saved.

Further, the operator does not need to perform complicated operations such as saving data before work interruption and restarting the system when work is resumed, and power consumption associated therewith is unnecessary. Therefore, the battery driving time of the portable information terminal or the like can be lengthened.

In the present invention, when the operator of a computer A leaves the seat, it is regarded as work interruption,
The backup means holds a password for the work suspended state and the operator's face, and cuts off unnecessary power supply. When the operator sits in another computer B again, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is resumed, and the information held by the computer A is transferred to the computer B through the network.
It can be deployed to and restored to the suspended working state.
Of course, even when the same computer A is seated, the suspended work state can be similarly restored. However, even if another operator is seated in the computers A and B, the working state is not restored.

The resume function having the security function can suppress the power consumption of the computer when the work is interrupted and prohibit the restart of the work of other operators.
Further, the operator does not need to perform a complicated operation such as saving data before the work is interrupted or restarting the system when the work is restarted, and the power consumption associated therewith can be eliminated. Further, since the power supply is managed by the network, power consumption can be monitored by controlling the ON / OFF of the entire computer system.

Further, in the present invention, by recognizing the operator's face as a password by the camera means and the image processing means, there is no need to input an ID number or password, and a computer operating environment suitable for each operator is realized. To do. For example, it is possible to store the operating environment of each operator, such as switching between Roman character input and kana input by switching kana-kanji in word processing software and switching between CAD software component libraries, and provide an operating environment that matches each operating environment.

On the other hand, when the operator of a computer A leaves the seat, it is considered that the work is interrupted, and the backup means keeps the operator's work interrupted state and the operator's face with a password, and cuts off unnecessary power supply. When the operator is seated in another computer B again, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is restarted, and the information held by the computer A is expanded to the computer B through the network,
You can return to the suspended working state. of course,
Similarly, when the user sits in the same computer A, the suspended work state can be restored.

However, even if another operator is seated in the computers A and B, the working state of the operator is not restored. Instead, when the operator is seated in the computer A, the work interruption state of the operator is stored in the operating environment storage means and the supply of power is restarted so that the operator can operate. Here, the operator can maintain the same operating environment as the operator, but if the operator's work is completed and the operator is seated again, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is restarted, the power supply is restarted, and the interrupted work state is restored.

The resume function having the security function can suppress the power consumption of the computer at the time of work interruption, prohibit the resumption of work by other operators, and save the work interruption state for each operator.
In addition, the operator does not need to perform complicated operations such as saving the data before the work is stopped and restarting the system when the work is restarted, and the power consumption associated therewith is not necessary. Therefore, the battery driving time of the portable information terminal or the like can be lengthened. Furthermore, since the power supply is managed by the network, the entire computer system is turned on / off.
The power consumption can be monitored by turning it off.

Further, in the present invention, the image processing is performed at high speed by the image processing server through the high speed network, so that it is not necessary to provide the image processing means in each computer, and the cost of the entire computer system can be suppressed. On the other hand, when the operator of a computer A leaves the office, it is considered that the work is interrupted, and the backup means keeps the work interrupted state and the operator's face with a password, and cuts off the supply of unnecessary power. When the operator is seated in another computer B again, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is resumed, and the information held by the computer A can be expanded to the computer B through the network and restored to the interrupted work state. Of course, even when the same computer A is seated, the suspended work state can be similarly restored.

However, another operator uses computer A
The work state does not recover even when seated in B and B. The resume function having the security function can suppress the power consumption of the computer when the work is interrupted and can prohibit the restart of the work of other operators. Further, the operator does not need to perform a complicated operation such as saving data before the work is interrupted or restarting the system when the work is restarted, and the power consumption associated therewith can be eliminated. Further, since the power supply is managed by the network, power consumption can be monitored by controlling the ON / OFF of the entire computer system.

Further, in the present invention, the image processing is performed at a high speed by the image processing server through a high speed network, so that it is not necessary to provide an image processing means in each computer, and the cost of the entire computer system can be suppressed. By recognizing the operator's face as a password by the camera means and the image processing server means, there is no need to enter an ID number or password,
A computer operating environment suitable for each operator is realized. For example, it is possible to store the operating environment of each operator, such as switching between Roman character input and kana input by switching kana-kanji in word processing software and switching between CAD software component libraries, and provide an operating environment that matches each operating environment.

On the other hand, when an operator of a computer A leaves the seat, it is considered as work interruption, and the backup means keeps the operator's work interruption state and the operator's face password and shuts off unnecessary power supply. When the operator is seated in another computer B again, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is restarted, and the information held by the computer A is expanded to the computer B through the network,
You can return to the suspended working state. of course,
Similarly, when the user sits in the same computer A, the suspended work state can be restored.

However, even if another operator is seated in the computers A and B, the working state of the operator is not restored. Instead, when the operator is seated in the computer A, the work interruption state of the operator is stored in the operating environment storage means and the supply of power is restarted so that the operator can operate. Here, the operator can maintain the same operating environment as the operator, but if the operator's work is completed and the operator is seated again, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is restarted, the power supply is restarted, and the interrupted work state is restored. By the resume function having the security function, the power consumption of the computer at the time of work interruption can be suppressed, the work restart of other operators can be prohibited, and the work interrupted state for each operator can be saved.

Further, the operator does not need to perform a complicated operation such as saving the data before the work is interrupted and restarting the system when the work is restarted, and the power consumption associated therewith is not necessary. Therefore, the battery driving time of the portable information terminal or the like can be lengthened. Further, since the power supply is managed by the network, power consumption can be monitored by controlling the ON / OFF of the entire computer system.

In the invention according to claim 7,
Image recognition can be performed by a high-speed image processing means included in a computer server at regular time intervals through a high-speed network. Since the network is used at regular time intervals, it does not need to be occupied for image processing. That is, it is not necessary to provide an image processing unit in each computer, and the cost of the entire computer system can be suppressed. In addition, since the image processing is collectively performed by the computer capable of high-speed processing, the work status of all the computers connected to the network can be grasped, so that the work environment of each operator can be integratedly controlled. For example, when sending an email to another operator,
It is possible to automatically grasp the work status of the operator, that is, whether the operator is leaving or working, and set the timing of sending the mail.

On the other hand, when the operator of a certain computer A leaves the office, it is considered that the work is interrupted, and the backup means keeps the work interrupted state and the operator's face with a password and cuts off the supply of unnecessary power. again,
When the operator is seated in another computer B, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is resumed, and the information held by the computer A can be expanded to the computer B through the network and restored to the interrupted work state. Of course, even when the same computer A is seated, the suspended work state can be similarly restored.

However, another operator uses computer A
The work state does not recover even when seated in B and B. The resume function having the security function can suppress the power consumption of the computer when the work is interrupted and can prohibit the restart of the work of other operators. Further, the operator does not need to perform a complicated operation such as saving data before the work is interrupted or restarting the system when the work is restarted, and the power consumption associated therewith can be eliminated. Further, since the power supply is managed by the network, power consumption can be monitored by controlling the ON / OFF of the entire computer system.

In the eighth aspect of the invention, image recognition can be performed by a high-speed image processing means included in the computer server at a fixed time interval through a high-speed network. Since the network is used at regular time intervals, it does not need to be occupied for image processing.
That is, it is not necessary to provide an image processing unit in each computer, and the cost of the entire computer system can be suppressed.

Further, by performing image processing collectively by a computer capable of high-speed processing, it is possible to grasp the working states of all computers connected to the network, so that the working environment of each operator can be integratedly controlled. You can For example, when sending an e-mail to another operator, it is possible to automatically grasp the working state of the operator, that is, whether the operator is leaving or working, and set the timing of sending the mail.

By recognizing the operator's face as a password by the camera means and the image processing server means, there is no need to input an ID number or password,
A computer operating environment suitable for each operator is realized. For example, it is possible to store the operating environment of each operator, such as switching between Roman character input and kana input by switching kana-kanji in word processing software and switching between CAD software component libraries, and provide an operating environment that matches each operating environment.

On the other hand, when the operator of a certain computer A leaves the seat, it is regarded as work interruption, and the backup means keeps the operator's work interruption state and the operator's face password, and cuts off unnecessary power supply. When the operator is seated in another computer B again, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is restarted, and the information held by the computer A is expanded to the computer B through the network,
You can return to the suspended working state. of course,
Similarly, when the user sits in the same computer A, the suspended work state can be restored.

However, even if another operator is seated in the computers A and B, the working state of the operator is not restored. Instead, when the operator is seated in the computer A, the work interruption state of the operator is stored in the operating environment storage means and the supply of power is restarted so that the operator can operate. Here, the operator can maintain the same operating environment as the operator, but if the operator's work is completed and the operator is seated again, the operator's face is compared as a password. If it is recognized, it is considered that the work is restarted, the power supply is restarted, and the interrupted work state is restored.

The resume function provided with the security function can reduce the power consumption of the computer at the time of work interruption, prohibit the resumption of work by other operators, and save the work interruption state for each operator.
In addition, the operator does not need to perform complicated operations such as saving the data before the work is stopped and restarting the system when the work is restarted, and the power consumption associated therewith is not necessary.

Therefore, the battery drive time of the portable information terminal or the like can be lengthened. Further, since the power supply is managed by the network, power consumption can be monitored by controlling the ON / OFF of the entire computer system.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a first embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a second embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a third embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a system block diagram showing a configuration of a third embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a fourth embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a system block diagram showing a configuration of a fourth embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a fifth embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a system block diagram showing the configuration of a fifth embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a sixth embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a system block diagram showing the configuration of a sixth embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a seventh embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a system block diagram showing a configuration of a seventh embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an eighth embodiment of a computer system with built-in camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a system block diagram showing the configuration of an eighth embodiment of a computer system with a built-in camera according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 camera means 2 Computer means 2j Backup means 2k operating environment storage means 2l communication control means 3 Image processing means 4 Power supply control means 5 System control means 6 Image processing server means 7 High-speed image processing means A computer B computer C computer X computer server

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[Claims] 1. A memory unit such as a CPU and a ROM / RAM,
Computer means composed of an image display section, peripheral circuit section, power supply section, etc., and installed or built in the periphery of the computer means,
Camera means for picking up an image of a subject, image processing means for processing a subject image input from the camera means to detect the presence or absence of an operator of the computer means, and RAM included in the computer means, even when the power is cut off.
A computer system with a built-in camera including backup means for holding the contents such as the above, and power supply control means for controlling the power supply unit of the computer means and the backup means according to the detection result of the image processing means to realize the resume function. 2. A memory unit such as a CPU and a ROM / RAM,
Computer means composed of an image display section, peripheral circuit section, power supply section, etc., and installed or built in the periphery of the computer means,
Camera means for picking up a subject, image processing means for processing a subject image input from the camera means to recognize the operator of the computer means, and RAM included in the computer means even when the power is cut off.
And the like, a backup means for holding the contents of the above, an operating environment storage means included in the computer means for storing different operating environments for each operator, and a power source for the computer means according to the recognition result of the image processing means. And a system control means for controlling the backup means or the operating environment storage means so that different operators can realize the resume function. 3. A memory unit such as a CPU and a ROM / RAM,
A plurality of computer means composed of an image display section, peripheral circuit section, power supply section, etc., and installed or built in around the computer means,
A plurality of camera means for picking up an image of a subject, a plurality of image processing means for processing a subject image input from the camera means to detect / recognize an operator of the computer means, and a plurality of computer means. Network means to be connected and RAM included in the computer means, even when the power is cut off
A plurality of backup means for holding contents such as the above, and the power supply unit and the backup means of the computer means are controlled according to the detection / recognition result of the image processing means to realize the resume function in the plurality of computer means. A computer system with a built-in camera including a plurality of power supply control means. 4. A memory unit such as a CPU and a ROM / RAM,
A plurality of computer means composed of an image display section, peripheral circuit section, power supply section, etc., and installed or built in around the computer means,
A plurality of camera means for picking up an image of a subject, a plurality of image processing means for processing a subject image input from the camera means to detect and recognize an operator of the computer means, and a plurality of computer means. Network means to be connected and RAM included in the computer means, even when the power is cut off
Backup means for holding the contents such as the above, an operating environment storage means included in the computer means for storing different operating environments for each operator, and a computer for executing the operation of the computer means according to the detection / recognition result of the image processing means. A computer system with a built-in camera, which includes a power supply unit and a system control unit that controls the backup unit or the operating environment storage unit so that different operators can realize a resume function in a plurality of computers. 5. A memory unit such as a CPU and a ROM / RAM,
A plurality of computer means composed of an image display section, a peripheral circuit section, a power supply section, etc., a plurality of camera means installed around the computer means for picking up an object, and the plurality of computer means are connected. Network means for processing, an image processing server means for processing a subject image input from the camera means through the network means to detect and recognize a plurality of operators in the computer means, and a power supply included in the computer means. RAM even when shut off
Depending on the detection and recognition results of the image processing server means and the backup means that holds the contents such as
A computer system with a built-in camera, comprising: a power supply control means for controlling a power supply section of the plurality of computer means and the backup means to realize a resume function in the plurality of computer means. 6. A memory unit such as a CPU and a ROM / RAM,
A plurality of computer means composed of an image display section, a peripheral circuit section, a power supply section, etc., a plurality of camera means installed around the computer means for picking up an object, and the plurality of computer means are connected. Network means for processing, an image processing server means for processing a subject image input from the camera means through the network means to detect and recognize a plurality of operators in the computer means, and a power supply included in the computer means. RAM even when shut off
And the like, a backup means for holding contents such as the following, an operation environment storage means included in the computer means for storing different operation environments for each operator, and a detection / recognition result of the image processing server means,
A computer system with a built-in camera, which includes a power supply control means for controlling a power supply unit of the plurality of computer means and the backup means or the operation storage means to realize a resume function in the plurality of computer means by different operators. 7. A memory unit such as a CPU and a ROM / RAM,
A plurality of computer means composed of an image display section, a peripheral circuit section, a power supply section, etc., a plurality of camera means installed around the computer means for picking up an object, and the plurality of computer means are connected. Network means, and a CPU, ROM / R connected to the network means
A server unit including a memory unit such as AM, an image display unit, a peripheral circuit unit, a power source unit, and the like, and a subject image input from the camera unit through the network unit, which is built in the server unit, for a certain period of time. High-speed image processing means for detecting and recognizing a plurality of operators in the computer means by processing at intervals, and controlling the power supply units of the plurality of computer means according to the detection / recognition results of the high-speed image processing means. , A computer system with a built-in camera, including a power supply control means for realizing a resume function in a plurality of computer means. 8. A memory unit such as a CPU and a ROM / RAM,
A plurality of computer means composed of an image display section, a peripheral circuit section, a power supply section, etc., a plurality of camera means installed around the computer means for picking up an object, and the plurality of computer means are connected. Network means, and a CPU, ROM / R connected to the network means
A server unit including a memory unit such as AM, an image display unit, a peripheral circuit unit, a power source unit, and the like, and a subject image input from the camera unit through the network unit, which is built in the server unit, for a certain period of time. High-speed image processing means for processing at intervals and detecting and recognizing a plurality of operators in the computer means; operating environment storage means included in the computer means for storing different operating environments for each operator; Depending on the detection / recognition results of the image processing means, the power supply units of the plurality of computer means and the backup means or the operation storage means are controlled to realize the resume function in the plurality of computer means by different operators. A computer system with a built-in camera including a power control means for controlling the power supply.