JP2010161783A - Information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing apparatus which obtains photographing conditions meeting user's preference. <P>SOLUTION: A display unit 3 in a personal computer 1 has a first camera 25, a second camera 27, a first light 28 and a second light 29. Either the first camera 25 or the second camera 27 is chosen for photographing, and either the first light 28 or the second light 29 is chosen for irradiation. A body unit 2 includes a palm rest light 30, and whether light is irradiated from the palm rest light 30 can be further chosen. It is possible to achieve photographing meeting user's preference by selecting a camera for photographing and setting lighting conditions in detail. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus including a camera.

  Video chat, in which conversations are made via the Internet, using video taken by a web camera provided in a computer has become widespread. A technique is disclosed in which the position and angle of the web camera can be freely adjusted (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Utility Model Registration No. 3097883

  When changing the position or the like of the web camera using the above-described technique, it is necessary for the user to move and adjust the web camera each time. Moreover, when the refractive tube which connects a web camera and a computer is installed in front of a display, there exists a possibility that it may interfere with visual recognition of a display.

  As a user's request for photographing, there is a desire to set a photographing condition in detail and freely select his / her own camera image. In the shooting situation, in addition to the direction of shooting, the direction of irradiating light is an important factor. When light is irradiated from the same direction as the direction of shooting, the light is reflected in front of the face, resulting in a bright camera image. On the other hand, when light is emitted from a direction different from the direction in which the image is taken, a camera image with a shadow on the face is realized. In the above-described technique, since the light is provided in the vicinity of the camera, light is always irradiated from the same direction as the direction in which photographing is performed. Therefore, the above-described technology has not been able to meet the user's request to set the shooting situation and select the camera projection.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide an information processing apparatus that realizes a shooting situation according to a user's preference.

  In order to solve the above problems, an information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a display unit having a main body, a lower end connected to the main body via a hinge, and an upper end located on the opposite side of the lower end. The display unit or the main body of the display unit, the irradiation unit for irradiating light outside the case, and the display unit in the case of the display unit. An imaging unit provided at a position close to the upper end, and when the imaging unit captures an image, the irradiation unit adjusts the irradiation intensity and emits light.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the imaging | photography condition along a user's preference is realizable.

The perspective view of the personal computer in 1st Embodiment. The block block diagram shown in order to demonstrate the signal processing system of the personal computer in 1st Embodiment. 4 is an example of a shooting status setting screen according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for setting a shooting state according to the first embodiment. The figure which showed the use condition of the personal computer in 1st Embodiment. The perspective view of the personal computer in 2nd Embodiment. The block block diagram shown in order to demonstrate the signal processing system of the personal computer in 2nd Embodiment. The example of the setting screen of the imaging | photography condition in 2nd Embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for setting a shooting situation according to the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 9, an embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking, for example, a case where it is applied to a personal computer 1 that is one of information processing apparatuses.

  First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a personal computer 1 according to the first embodiment. In this specification, the near side (that is, the user side) is defined as the front, the back side as viewed from the user, the back side as viewed from the user, the left side as viewed from the user, and the right side as viewed from the user.

  The personal computer 1 includes a computer main body 2 and a display unit 3. A display device 3 a is incorporated in the display unit 3. The display unit 3 is provided at the back end of the computer main body 2 so as to freely rotate between a closed position covering the upper surface of the computer main body 2 and an open position where the upper surface of the computer main body 2 is exposed. It is attached to the hinge 4. The computer main body 2 has a thin box-shaped casing, and a keyboard 6 is provided at the center of the upper surface of the casing. A palm rest is formed on the upper surface of the housing portion on the front side of the computer main body 2. A touch pad 5 is provided substantially at the center of the palm rest. A power switch 7 for turning on / off the power of the computer main body 2 is provided on the upper surface of the casing portion on the back side of the computer main body 2. FIG. 1 illustrates an open position, and a first camera 25 and a second camera 27 are provided at both the left and right ends of the upper side of the display unit 3. The camera provided on the left side is referred to as the first camera 25, and the camera provided on the right side is referred to as the second camera 27. In addition, a first light 28 and a second light 29 are provided at the left and right ends of the lower side of the display unit 13 having the hinge 4. The light provided on the left side is referred to as a first light 28, and the light provided on the right side is referred to as a second light 29. In addition, the display unit 13 includes a display device 3 a and a latch 16. Furthermore, a palm rest light 30 is provided on the palm rest of the computer main body 2.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the signal processing system of the personal computer 1 in the first embodiment. The personal computer 1 in the first embodiment includes a display device 3a, a touch pad 5, a keyboard 6, a power switch 7, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10, a north bridge 11, a main memory 12, and graphics. Controller 13, VRAM 14 (Video Random Access Memory), South Bridge 15, HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 16, BIOS-ROM (Basic Input Output System Read Only Memory) 17, EC / Kd, C / B Controller 18, power supply controller 19, battery 20, AC adapter 21, LAN controller Lara 22, wireless LAN controller 23, first camera controller 24, first camera 25, second camera controller 26, second camera 27, first light 28, second light A light 29 and a palm rest light 30 are provided.

  The display device 3a displays video based on the video signal from the graphics controller 13.

  The touch pad 5 and the keyboard 6 are operation devices that transmit various operation signals to the personal computer 1 in accordance with user operations.

  The power switch 7 transmits a control signal for powering on / off the personal computer 1 in accordance with an operation by the user.

  The CPU 10 is a processor provided for controlling the operation of the computer, and executes an operating system and various application programs loaded from the HDD 16 to the main memory 12. The CPU 10 loads the system BIOS stored in the BIOS-ROM 17 into the main memory 12 and then executes it. The system BIOS is a program for hardware control.

  The north bridge 11 is a bridge device that connects the local bus of the CPU 10 and the south bridge 15. The north bridge 11 also includes a memory controller that controls access to the main memory 12. The north bridge 11 also has a function of executing communication with the graphics controller 13 via an AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus or the like.

  The main memory 12 is a so-called working memory for developing an operating system and various application programs stored in the HDD 16 and a system BIOS stored in the BIOS-ROM 17.

  The graphics controller 13 is a display controller that controls the display device 3a used as a display monitor of the computer. The graphics controller 13 generates a video signal that forms a display image to be displayed on the display device 3a from display data drawn on the VRAM 14 by the operating system / application program. The video signal generated by the graphics controller 13 is output to the line.

  The south bridge 15 is connected to a LAN controller 22 and a wireless LAN controller 23 for transferring data with devices connected to the network. The south bridge 15 also accesses the BIOS-ROM 17 and controls disk drives (I / O devices) such as the HDD 16 and ODD (Optical Disk Drive). Further, in the present embodiment, the first camera controller 24 and the second camera controller 26 are connected.

  The HDD 16 is a storage device that stores an operating system, various application programs, and the like.

  The BIOS-ROM 17 is a rewritable nonvolatile memory that stores a system BIOS that is a program for hardware control.

  The EC / KBC 18 controls the touch pad 5 and the keyboard 6 as input means.

  The EC / KBC 18 is a one-chip microcomputer that monitors and controls various devices (peripheral devices, sensors, power supply circuits, etc.) regardless of the system status of the personal computer 1. Further, the EC / KBC 18 has a function of powering on / off the personal computer 1 in cooperation with the power supply controller 19 in accordance with the operation of the power switch 7 by the user.

  When external power is supplied via the AC adapter 21, the power controller 19 generates system power to be supplied to each component of the personal computer 1 using the external power supplied from the AC adapter 21. The power controller 19 supplies system power to be supplied to each component (computer main body 2 and display unit 3) of the personal computer 1 using the battery 20 when external power is not supplied via the AC adapter 21. Generate.

  The LAN controller 22 and the wireless LAN controller 23 are network controllers (communication devices) that transfer data with devices connected to the network. When video chatting is performed, video captured by the device is transmitted and video from the other party is received.

  The first camera controller 24 and the second camera controller 26 control the first camera 25 and the second camera 27, respectively.

  The first camera 25 and the second camera 27 perform imaging.

  The 1st light 28 and the 2nd light 29 output light from a light source, and irradiate the front of display 3a. These controls are performed by the EC / KBC 18.

  The palm rest light 30 outputs light from the light source and irradiates the upper area of the computer main body 2. Examples of the light source include an LED (Light Emitting Diode).

  Next, a situation where the personal computer 1 having the above-described configuration is used will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the personal computer 1 according to the first embodiment.

  First, the user can select a camera for imaging from the first camera 25 located on the left side and the second camera 27 located on the right side. Usually, humans have wrinkles that chew on either the left or right jaw, so the human face is asymmetrical. That is, the jaw on the side where the number of times of chewing is large develops as compared with the side where the number of times of chewing is small, so it is generally considered that a person who has taken pictures from the side where the number of times of chewing is small appears to be thinner. In this way, the user has a preference in shooting that either the left or right side is good for the camera. Conventionally, the web camera is normally provided at the center of the upper side of the display unit 13, but by making it possible to select from the cameras provided on the left and right, it is possible to cope with such user preferences.

  Next, the light to be irradiated can be selected from the first light 28 located on the left side and the second light 29 located on the right side. Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, it is assumed that the first camera 25 which is the left camera is selected. In this case, when the first light 28 is selected, the first camera 25 captures a bright facial image in which light is reflected from the face by being irradiated from the same left side. On the other hand, when the second light 29 is selected, the first camera 25 captures a shadowed face image by irradiating from the right side opposite to the first camera 25 that performs imaging.

  Furthermore, light is collected from the palm rest light 30 to collect light on the face, thereby realizing imaging under brighter illumination conditions. In other words, in addition to the first light 28 or the second light 29, irradiation with the palm rest light 30 makes it possible to perform a video chat even in a dark room.

  The display device 3a includes a captured video display screen 131 that displays a video of the user captured by the first camera 25 or the second camera 27, and a received video that displays a video of the other party received via the network. A display screen 132 is displayed. Further, in the display device 3a, an area indicated by oblique lines excluding the captured image display area 131 and the received image display screen 132 is defined as a display color changeable area 133. The user can select a color to be displayed in the display color changeable area 133. In other words, the state in which the color emitted from the display color changeable area 133 is reflected on the user's face is captured by the camera, so that the impression of the user's camera appearance can be changed. For example, when the selected color irradiated from the display color changeable region 133 is warm, the camera appears healthy, when cool, the camera appears cool, and when white, spots and wrinkles are less noticeable. It looks like a camera.

  Next, a procedure for setting a shooting situation according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is an example of a shooting situation setting screen in the first embodiment. A selection screen as shown in FIG. 4 is presented to the user, and settings for each unit are made. A radio button 101 for selecting a self-setting mode and a radio button 117 for selecting a recommended mode are provided. The radio button 101 and the radio button 117 can be selected exclusively. The self-setting mode selected in FIG. 4 will be described as the first embodiment. The recommended mode will be described in a second embodiment described later.

  First, in selecting the cameras 25 and 27, the radio button 102 for selecting the left camera, ie, the first camera 25, and the radio button 103 for selecting the right camera, ie, the second camera 27, are exclusive. Can be selected.

  In this embodiment, the camera that performs imaging is exclusively selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, imaging may be performed from both cameras, and in that case, an image captured by each camera is displayed on the display device 3a.

  In selecting the lights 28 and 29, the radio button 104 for selecting the left light, that is, the first light 28, and the radio button 105 for selecting the right light, that is, the second light 29, are exclusively used. Selectable.

  The radio buttons 106 to 108 are items for selecting the light irradiation intensity, that is, the amount of light emitted from the light when either the radio button 104 or 105 is selected. Radio button 106 selects to illuminate at a high level from the light, radio button 107 selects to illuminate at a medium level, and radio button 108 selects to illuminate at a low level. Here, the high level indicates the stage with the largest amount of light when the light quantity that can be emitted from the light is divided into three stages. The medium level indicates the stage with the second largest light amount, and the low level indicates the stage with the smallest light amount.

  In this embodiment, the light to be irradiated is exclusively selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, irradiation may be performed from both lights, and in this case, the irradiation intensity of each light can be selected.

  Regarding the palm rest light 30, a radio button 109 for selecting to activate the palm rest light 30 and a radio button 110 for selecting not to activate the palm rest light 30 can be exclusively selected.

  Radio buttons 111 to 113 are items for selecting the irradiation intensity of the palm rest light 30 when the radio button 109 is selected. The radio button 111 selects irradiation at a high level from the palm rest light 30, the radio button 112 selects irradiation at a medium level, and the radio button 113 selects irradiation at a low level. The selection of the irradiation intensity level of the palm rest light 30 is the same as the selection of the irradiation intensity of the lights 28 and 29 described above.

  Regarding the colors displayed in the display color changeable area 133, a radio button 114 for selecting to change the color and a radio button 115 for selecting not to change the color can be exclusively selected. is there. When the radio button 114 is selected, the detailed setting button 116 can be operated. When the detailed setting button 116 is selected, a color list is displayed, and the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133 can be selected. If no selection is made, the default color is selected.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure for setting the shooting state according to the first embodiment. The following procedure is performed by the CPU 10 executing an application related to the settings stored in the HDD 16. Information related to various initial settings is also stored in the HDD 16 together. Hereinafter, a case where the selection is performed as illustrated in FIG. 4 will be described as an example.

  First, the CPU 10 determines whether or not an input relating to camera selection has been made from the operating device (step S11). As a result, if it is determined that no input relating to the selection of the camera has been made (No in step S11), the subsequent processing is not performed until it is determined that the input has been made. On the other hand, if it is determined that an input relating to the selection of the camera has been made (Yes in step S11), if it is determined that an input for selecting the first camera 25 has been made, the first camera 25 is activated (step S12). . If it is determined that an input for selecting the second camera 27 has been made, the second camera 27 is activated (step S13). In the example of FIG. 4, since the radio button 102 is selected, the left camera, that is, the first camera 25 is activated.

  Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not an input relating to the selection of light has been made (step S14). As a result, when it is determined that no input has been made (No in step S14), the process proceeds to step S22 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that an input relating to the selection of the light has been made (Yes in step S14), if it is determined that an input for selecting the first light 28 has been made, the first light 28 is activated (step S15). . If it is determined that an input for selecting the second light 29 has been made, the second light 29 is activated (step S16). In the example of FIG. 4, since the radio button 105 is selected, the right light, that is, the second light 29 is activated.

  Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not an input relating to the selection of the light irradiation intensity has been made (step S17). As a result, when it is determined that no input has been made (No in step S17), output is performed at the initial setting level (step S21). On the other hand, when it is determined that an input for selecting a high level has been made (Yes in step S17), high level light irradiation is performed (step S18). If it is determined that the input for selecting the intermediate level has been made (Yes in step S17), the light of the intermediate level is irradiated (step S19). When it is determined that an input for selecting a low level has been made (Yes in step S17), light of a low level is irradiated (step S20). In the example of FIG. 4, since the radio button 106 is selected, irradiation with the second light 29 is performed at a high level.

  Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not an input for starting the palm rest light 30 has been made (step S22). As a result, when it is determined that the input for activation has not been made (No in step S22), the process proceeds to step S28 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that an input for activation has been made (Yes in step S22), the CPU 10 then determines whether or not an input relating to the irradiation intensity of the palm rest light 30 has been input (step S23). In the example of FIG. 4, since the radio button 109 is selected, the palm rest light 30 is activated.

  As a result, when it is determined that no input has been made (No in step S23), irradiation is performed at the initial setting level (step S27). On the other hand, if it is determined that an input for selecting a high level has been made (Yes in step S23), the palm rest light 30 is irradiated at a high level (step S24). If it is determined that an input for selecting the intermediate level has been made (Yes in step S23), the intermediate level palm rest light 30 is irradiated (step S25). If it is determined that an input for selecting a low level has been made (Yes in step S23), the palm rest light 30 at a low level is irradiated (step S26). In the example of FIG. 4, since the radio button 112 is selected, the middle level palm rest light 30 is irradiated.

  Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not an input for changing the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133 has been made (step S28). As a result, if it is determined that no input has been made (No in step S28), the procedure for setting the shooting state is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input to change the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133 has been made (Yes in step S28), the CPU 10 next selects the color to be displayed in the display color changeable area 133. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (step S29). In the example of FIG. 4, since the radio button 114 is selected, the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133 is changed.

  As a result, when it is determined that the input for selecting the color to be displayed in the display color changeable area 133 has not been made (No in step S29), the initially set color is displayed (step S30). On the other hand, when it is determined that an input for selecting a color to be displayed in the display color changeable area 133 has been made (Yes in step S29), the selected color is displayed in the display color changeable area 133 (step S31). In the example of FIG. 4, since the radio button 114 is selected, the detailed setting button 116 can be selected, and the color to be displayed in the display color changeable area 133 can be selected from the color list. is there. If no selection is made, the default color is displayed. As described above, by changing the color displayed in the display color changeable region 133, it is possible to change the impression of the user's camera appearance.

  The content selected by the above procedure can be stored in the HDD 16. That is, by storing the shooting situation once set, it is possible to reproduce the shooting situation according to the user's preference.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, by making it possible to select a plurality of cameras, it is possible to perform shooting from a position according to the user's preference without having to move the installation position. Moreover, the light quantity required for imaging | photography is obtained regardless of the use condition of the personal computer 1 by providing a light and a palm rest light and performing irradiation. In addition, the color displayed on the screen other than the video chat screen can be changed, and the shooting conditions can be set in detail by changing the impression of the camera. Also, by storing the setting status, it is possible to immediately reproduce the shooting status according to the preference.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of the personal computer 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the signal processing system of the personal computer 1 in the second embodiment. The same parts as those of the personal computer 1 in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals. The difference from the first embodiment is that an optical sensor controller 31 and an optical sensor 32 are added. The optical sensor controller 31 is connected to the south bridge 15 and controls the optical sensor 32. The optical sensor 32 is provided on the palm rest and detects the amount of light.

  Next, a procedure for setting a shooting situation according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 shows an example of a shooting status setting screen in the second embodiment, and the second embodiment indicates a recommended mode when the radio button 117 is selected.

  In the recommended mode, first, a camera to be imaged is selected. A radio button 118 for selecting the left camera or the first camera 25 and a radio button 119 for selecting the right camera or the second camera 27 can be exclusively selected.

  In the recommended mode, the selection of the light to be irradiated, the setting of activation of the palm rest light 30 and the selection of the irradiation intensity are performed based on the detection result of the optical sensor 32. The setting of each unit based on the detection result will be described later.

  Next, regarding the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133, the radio button 120 for selecting to change the color and the radio button 121 for selecting not to change the color are exclusive. Selectable. When the radio button 120 is selected, the detailed setting button 122 can be operated. When the detailed setting button 122 is selected, a color list is displayed, and the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133 can be selected. If no selection is made, the default color is selected.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for setting a shooting state according to the second embodiment. The following procedure is performed by the CPU 10 executing an application related to the settings stored in the HDD 16. Hereinafter, a case where selection is performed as illustrated in FIG. 8 will be described as an example.

  First, the CPU 10 determines whether or not an input related to camera selection has been made from the operating device (step S41). As a result, when it is determined that no input regarding the selection of the camera has been made (No in step S41), the subsequent processing is not performed until it is determined that the input has been made. On the other hand, if it is determined that an input related to the selection of the camera has been made (Yes in step S41), if it is determined that an input to select the first camera 25 has been made, the first camera 25 is activated (step S42). . If it is determined that the input for selecting the second camera 27 has been made, the second camera 27 is activated (step S43). In the example of FIG. 8, since the radio button 119 is selected, the right camera, that is, the second camera 27 is activated.

  Next, the CPU 10 activates a light corresponding to the selected camera (step S44). The corresponding light is a light that is stored in the application stored in the HDD 16 and is located diagonally to the selected camera. In other words, by irradiating the light from a different side rather than the same side as the camera that performs the imaging, it is possible to realize imaging with a shadow that is desirable for imaging. In the example of FIG. 8, since the right camera is selected, the left light, that is, the first light 28 is activated.

  Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the light sensor 32 has finished detecting the amount of light (step S45). As a result, when it is determined that the detection of the light amount has not ended (No in step S45), the subsequent processing is not performed until it is determined that the detection has ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection of the light amount has ended (Yes in step S45), the CPU 10 irradiates the light amount with the optimum light amount based on the detection result (step S46). That is, information regarding the optimal light amount is transmitted to the EC / KBC 18 and is irradiated from the first light 28. The optimum light amount is stored in an application relating to settings stored in the HDD 16 in advance, and is determined based on the light amount necessary for normal photographing. That is, by subtracting the detected light amount from the light amount required for normal photographing, the light amount irradiated from the irradiation device is determined as the optimum light amount.

  Next, the CPU 10 causes the palm rest light 30 to irradiate an optimal amount of light based on the detected result (step S47). That is, when the light amount emitted from the light set in step S46 is less than the light amount required for normal photographing, the palm rest light 30 emits light. In this case, information regarding the optimal light amount is transmitted to the EC / KBC 18 and irradiation is performed from the palm rest light 30.

  Next, the CPU 10 determines whether or not an input for changing the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133 has been made (step S48). As a result, if it is determined that no input has been made (No in step S48), the procedure for setting the shooting state is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not an input for changing the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133 has been made (Yes in step S48), the CPU 10 then selects a color to be displayed in the display color changeable area 133. It is determined whether or not an input for selection has been made (step S49). In the example of FIG. 8, since the radio button 120 is selected, the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133 is changed.

  As a result, when it is determined that the input for selecting the color of the display color changeable area 133 has not been made (No in step S49), the initially set color is output (step S50). On the other hand, when it is determined that an input for selecting a color to be displayed in the display color changeable area 133 has been made (Yes in step S49), the selected color is displayed in the display color changeable area 133 (step S51). In the example of FIG. 4, since the radio button 120 is selected, the detailed setting button 122 can be selected, and the color displayed in the display color changeable area 133 can be selected from the color list. is there. If no selection is made, the default color is displayed. As described above, by selecting a color to be displayed in the display color changeable area 133, it is possible to change the impression of the user's camera appearance.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, other shooting conditions are automatically set only by the user selecting a camera for imaging in advance. Further, by detecting the illumination state in the usage situation by the optical sensor 32, irradiation necessary for photographing is performed by various irradiation devices. Unlike the first embodiment, there is no need to set the light and the palm rest light 30, and a shooting situation recommended that the camera image is good is realized.

  In addition, this invention is not limited only to the said embodiment, You may deform | transform a component in the range which does not deviate from the summary in an implementation stage. Moreover, various inventions can be configured by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Personal computer, 2 ... Computer main body, 3 ... Display unit, 3a ... Display apparatus, 4 ... Hinge, 5 ... Touchpad, 6 ... Keyboard, 7 ... Power switch, 10 ... CPU, 11 ... North bridge, 12 ... Main Memory, 13 ... Graphics controller, 14 ... VRAM, 15 ... South bridge, 16 ... HDD, 17 ... BIOS-ROM, 18 ... EC / KBC, 19 ... Power controller, 20 ... Battery, 21 ... AC adapter, 22 ... LAN Controller, 23 ... Wireless LAN controller, 24 ... First camera controller, 25 ... First camera, 26 ... Second camera controller, 27 ... Second camera, 28 ... First light, 29 ... Second Light 30. Palm rest light 31. Light sensor controller 32 Light sensor 101～115,117～121 ... radio buttons, 116, 122 ... detailed setting button 131 ... video image display screen, 132 ... received video display screen, 133 ... display color changeable region.

Claims (5)

The body,
A display unit having a lower end connected to the main body via a hinge, and an upper end located on the opposite side of the lower end;
A display incorporated in the housing of the display unit;
The display unit or the body of the main body is provided with an irradiating unit for irradiating light outside the housing,
In the housing of the display unit, an imaging unit provided at a position closer to the upper end than the irradiation unit;
Have
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the imaging unit performs imaging, the irradiating unit adjusts irradiation intensity and irradiates light. An optical sensor for detecting the amount of light outside the housing of the main body;
A storage unit for storing a light amount level necessary for imaging with the imaging unit;
Further comprising
When imaging with the imaging unit, the light sensor detects the amount of light outside the housing of the main body, and if it is determined that the detected amount of light does not meet the light level required for imaging, the irradiation of the irradiation unit The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus increases strength.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the imaging unit is provided at the left and right ends of the upper end portion around the display. A plurality of the irradiation units are provided at positions closer to the lower end than the imaging unit,
Storing the plurality of imaging units and the irradiation intensity of the irradiation unit in association with each other;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, when an imaging unit that performs imaging is selected from the plurality of imaging units, the irradiation unit emits light at the stored irradiation intensity. The display displays an image captured by the imaging unit,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a color displayed in an area other than the captured image can be adjusted on the display.

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