JP2011180383A - Information processing apparatus, calibration method, and computer executable program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing apparatus, along with a calibration method, capable of executing color calibration of a display device without confusing a user, and to provide a computer executable program. <P>SOLUTION: An application for calibration displays a color pattern on a display device 5, and executes the color calibration of the display device 5 based on a detection result of the color pattern of a color sensor 8. When a display-side housing 3 is closed, a utility for calibration starts the application for calibration to execute the color calibration. An OS shifts a note type PC 1 to a power saving state when the color calibration of the application for calibration is completed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, a calibration method, and a program that can be executed by a computer. Specifically, the information processing apparatus, calibration method, and the like that can perform color calibration of a display device without bothering a user, And a computer executable program.

  A notebook PC is provided with a main body side housing provided with an input section, and a display provided with a display device on the side facing the input section when the main body side housing is openable and closable. It consists of a side housing. In such a notebook PC, a color calibration program for performing color calibration of the display device or a color pattern displayed on the display device is detected in a state where the display-side housing is closed to the main body-side housing. Some of them are equipped with a color sensor (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1). When the notebook PC is activated, the user manually starts a color calibration program (for example, hue-pro of X-rite), and then closes the display-side casing. The color calibration program displays a color pattern on the display, and the color sensor detects the color pattern.

  The color calibration program performs color calibration (adjustment of hue, saturation, brightness, brightness, etc.) of the display based on the detection result of the color sensor. Thereby, the user can see the image of the display with the color adjusted.

  However, in order to maintain an appropriate color display on the display, it is necessary to periodically execute color calibration. However, it takes several minutes to execute color calibration, and the user cannot work during that time. There is a problem that it is troublesome for the user. In addition, some users may give priority to their work and do not execute color calibration, and may not maintain proper color display on the display device.

US Pat. No. 7,339,156

http://www.pantone.com/Pages/products/product.aspx?pid=562

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and provides an information processing apparatus, a calibration method, and a computer-executable program capable of executing color calibration of a display device without bothering a user. With the goal.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a main body side housing provided with a color detection means, and is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body side housing. A display-side housing provided with a display device on a side facing the color sensor, and an information processing apparatus that shifts to a power saving state when the display-side housing is closed,
A calibration application that displays a color pattern on the display device and executes color calibration of the display device based on a detection result of the color pattern of the color detection unit, and the display-side casing are closed. The calibration application instructing means for starting the calibration application and executing the color calibration when the calibration application is completed, and the information processing apparatus when the color calibration of the calibration application is completed. Means for shifting the power to the power saving state;
It is provided with.

  According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the calibration execution instructing unit activates the calibration application when the user closes the display-side housing from the opened state, and performs the color calibration. It is desirable to execute.

  According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the calibration execution instructing means returns from the power saving state and executes the calibration according to a set schedule when the display-side housing is in a closed state. It is desirable to activate the means to execute the color calibration.

  Further, according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, it is desirable that the calibration application warms up the display device before performing color calibration of the display device.

  According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the calibration execution instructing unit activates the calibration application when the information processing apparatus is AC-driven or battery-driven and a charging rate is a predetermined amount or more, It is desirable to execute the color calibration.

  According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the calibration execution instructing unit can activate the calibration application and execute the color calibration when vibration of the information processing apparatus is not detected. desirable.

  Further, in order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is provided with a main body side housing provided with color detection means, and a main body side housing that can be opened and closed and closed. And a display-side housing provided with a display device on the side facing the color sensor, and a calibration method for an information processing apparatus that shifts to a power-saving state when the display-side housing is closed A calibration application displaying a color pattern on the display device and executing color calibration of the display device based on a detection result of the color pattern of the color detection unit; and When the body is in a closed state, start the calibration application and perform the color calibration. A step of rows, when the color calibration of the calibration application is complete, it is desirable to include a step of shifting said information processing apparatus to the power saving state.

  Further, in order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is provided with a main body side housing provided with color detection means, and a main body side housing that can be opened and closed and closed. And a display-side housing provided with a display device on the side facing the color sensor, and a program installed in an information processing apparatus that shifts to a power-saving state when the display-side housing is closed The calibration application displays a color pattern on the display device and executes color calibration of the display device based on the detection result of the color pattern of the color detection unit; and the display side When the housing is in a closed state, the calibration application is started and the color calibrator of the display device is started. In the color calibration, the calibration application displays a color pattern on the display device, and based on the detection result of the color pattern of the color detection means, Performing color calibration, and transitioning the information processing apparatus to a power saving state when the color calibration of the calibration application is completed.

  According to the present invention, the main body side housing provided with the color detection means and the display device is provided on the side facing the color sensor when the main body side housing is openable and closable. An information processing apparatus that shifts to a power saving state when the display side casing is closed, displays a color pattern on the display device, and Based on the detection result of the color pattern, when the calibration application for performing color calibration of the display device and the display-side casing are in a closed state, the calibration application is started, A calibration execution instruction means for executing the color calibration, and a calibration application. And an information processing apparatus capable of performing color calibration of the display device without bothering the user, since the information processing apparatus includes a control unit that shifts the information processing apparatus to the power saving state when the color calibration is completed. It is possible to provide the effect.

FIG. 1 is a schematic external view of a notebook PC to which the information processing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic hardware configuration example of the notebook PC 1 of FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the notebook PC 1 regarding color calibration of the display device. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a user operation when performing color calibration of the display device. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the execution timing of the color calibration of the display device. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a user operation when performing color calibration of the display device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the color calibration execution timing of the display device according to the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. In addition, constituent elements in the following embodiments include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art or that are substantially the same.

(Embodiment 1)
1A and 1B are schematic external views of a notebook PC to which an information processing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. FIG. 1A shows a state where a display-side housing is open, and FIG. The display side housing | casing has shown the state closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the notebook PC 1 according to Embodiment 1 includes a main body side housing 2 and a display side housing 3 which are substantially rectangular parallelepipeds. The main body side housing 2 and the display side housing 3 are connected to each other by a pair of left and right connecting portions (hinge portions) 7a and 7b at the respective ends, and the connecting portions 7a and 7b open and close these housings. Supports freely.

  The display-side housing 3 includes a display device 5 on which various types of information are displayed in response to a command from the main body-side housing 2 and a camera 6 provided above the display device 5. The main body side housing 2 includes an input unit 4 having a keyboard, a track point (pointing device), and the like on an upper surface thereof. A color sensor 8 that is used when color calibration of the display device 5 is executed is provided on the front side of the upper surface of the main body side housing 2. The color sensor 8 is disposed at a position facing the display device 5 in a state where the display-side housing 3 is closed.

  The color calibration of the display device 5 is performed in a state where the display-type housing 3 is closed, and the color sensor 8 detects a color pattern displayed on the display device 5. When the display-side casing 3 is closed, the main body-side casing 2, the display-side casing 3, and the color sensor 8 are configured so that light does not enter the color sensor 8 from the outside.

  In the present embodiment, when the display-side housing 3 is in a closed state, the color calibration application is automatically started according to the set schedule, the color calibration is executed, and the color calibration is executed. Thereafter, by shifting to the power saving state, the color calibration of the display device 5 is executed without disturbing the user's work, that is, without bothering the user, and the proper color display of the display device 5 is maintained. .

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic hardware configuration example of the notebook PC 1 of FIG. As shown in the figure, the notebook PC 1 includes a CPU 31, ROM 32, memory 33, HDD (hard disk) 34, display device 5, camera 6, graphics adapter 35, embedded controller 38, input unit 4, power supply circuit 37, An LID sensor 40, an acceleration sensor 41, a color sensor 8 and the like are provided, and each unit is connected directly or indirectly via a bus.

  The CPU 31 is connected to the bus via the chip set 39 and controls the entire notebook PC 1 by the OS 1 stored in the HDD 34 and has a function of executing processing based on various programs stored in the HDD 34. Control. The ROM 32 stores a BIOS (Basic Input / Output System: basic input / output system) 32a, data, and the like.

  The memory 33 is composed of a cache memory and a RAM, and is a writable memory used as a work area for writing processing data of the execution program as a read area for the execution program of the CPU 31.

  The HDD (Hard Disk) 34 includes various drivers such as an OS 51 for controlling the entire notebook PC 1 such as Windows (registered trademark), XP, Vista, 7 and the like, and a display driver for hardware operation of peripheral devices. 52, a calibration utility program for automatically executing color calibration (hereinafter, the utility program is referred to as “utility”) 53, other utilities 54, and calibration for executing color calibration of the display device 5. Application 55 (hereinafter, application program is referred to as “application”), another application 56 directed to a specific task, and the like.

  The OS 51 controls the transition of the system state (ACPI state). The system states are defined as six states S0 to S5, where S0 is a full operation state, S1 is a low power consumption state (however, both the processor and chipset are powered on), and S2 is a low power consumption state (however, the processor And the cache are powered off, the chipset is powered on, S3 is a suspended state, S4 is a hibernation state, and S5 is a software powered off. Here, the state of S1 to S4 is referred to as a power saving state of the apparatus.

  The graphics adapter 35 converts display information into a video signal under the control of the CPU 31 and outputs the converted video signal to the display device 5. The display device 5 is a liquid crystal display device, for example, and has a function of displaying various information according to the control of the CPU 31.

  The camera 6 includes a lens that forms subject light, an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) sensor, a driver that drives the image sensor, an A / D converter, a DSP, and the like. A subject is imaged under the control of the CPU 31 and image data is input.

  The embedded controller 38 is connected to the input unit 4, the power supply circuit 37, the LID sensor 40, and the acceleration sensor 41, and controls these operations. The embedded controller 38 controls the power supply circuit 37 in accordance with an instruction from the OS 51 and performs power supply control in accordance with the system state (ACPI state).

  The input unit 4 is a user interface for a user to perform an input operation, and includes a keyboard composed of various keys for inputting characters, commands, etc., a track point for moving a cursor on the screen, and selecting various menus. Etc.

  The power supply circuit 37 includes an AC adapter, an intelligent battery, a charger for charging the intelligent battery, a DC / DC converter, and the like. The embedded controller 38 manages the system state by controlling the power supply to each device by the power supply circuit 37 according to the instruction of the OS 51.

  The LID sensor 40 detects opening / closing between the main body side housing 2 and the display side housing 3 and outputs a detection result to the embedded controller 38. The embedded controller 38 outputs the detection result of the LID sensor 40 to the CPU 31. A permanent magnet is embedded in the display-side casing 3, and the permanent magnet approaches the LID sensor 40 disposed on the main body-side casing 2 side with the notebook PC 1 closed. When the notebook PC 1 is opened, the permanent magnet moves away from the LID sensor 40. The LID sensor 40 can detect whether or not the permanent magnet is approaching itself by sensing the magnetic force from the permanent magnet, and whether the notebook PC 1 is closed or opened from there. Can know.

  In response to an instruction from the CPU 31 (OS 51), when the system state is S0 and the LID sensor 40 detects that the display side housing 3 is closed, the embedded controller 38 responds to an initial setting or a user setting. While the system state is set to the power saving state (S3 / S4), when the system state is the power saving state (S3 / S4) and the LID sensor 40 detects the opening of the display side housing 3, the system state is changed. Return to S0. Here, when the display-side casing 3 is closed, the user can set which of S3 and S4 to shift to on a setting screen (not shown).

  The acceleration sensor 41 measures acceleration applied from the outside to the notebook PC 1 and outputs the measurement result to the embedded controller 38. The embedded controller 38 outputs the measurement result of the acceleration sensor 41 to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 determines the vibration of the notebook PC 1 based on the measurement result of the acceleration 41.

  The color sensor 8 is composed of R, G, and B sensors, and the operation is controlled by the CPU 31, and the R, G, and B values of the test pattern displayed on the display device 5 are detected as chips. The data is output to the CPU 31 via the set 39.

  The color calibration of the display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the notebook PC 1 regarding the color calibration of the display device 5. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a user operation when color calibration of the display device 5 is performed. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the execution timing of the color calibration of the display device 5. The flow shown in FIG. 5 particularly shows the case where the OS 51 timer wakes up from the power saving state (S3 / S4) and executes color calibration.

  In FIG. 3, the calibration application 55 is activated by the calibration utility 53 when the display-side housing 3 is closed, and automatically performs color calibration of the display device 5. Specifically, the calibration application 55 displays a color pattern on the display device 5 in a state where the display-side housing 3 is closed, and the color sensor 8 detects this color pattern. The calibration application 55 performs color calibration (adjustment of hue, saturation, brightness, γ, etc.) of the display device 5 based on the detection result of the color sensor 8.

  The calibration utility 53 is resident in the task tray. The calibration utility 53 activates the calibration application 55 in accordance with a calibration schedule according to user settings or initial settings when the display-side housing 3 is closed, and performs color calibration of the display device 5. Is executed. The user can set a calibration schedule on a calibration schedule setting screen (not shown).

  As described above, the OS 51 controls the transition of the system state (ACPI state). In the case of S3 and S4, the OS 51 wakes up to S0 at a predetermined event and activates the calibration utility 53.

  With reference to FIG. 4, an example of a user operation when performing color calibration of the display device 5 will be described. In FIG. 4, when the user is working with the display-side housing 3 of the notebook PC 1 opened (for example, the system state S0 (1)), when the user closes the display-side housing 3, the system state is The process proceeds to S3 / S4 (2). When it is time to execute calibration, the system state shifts to S0 (3), and the calibration application 55 automatically executes color calibration of the display device 5 (4). After the color calibration is completed, the system state shifts to S3 / S4 (5). Thereafter, when the user opens the display-side housing 3, the system state shifts to S0 (6), and the calibration result is displayed on the display device 5 (7).

  The timing at which the calibration application 55 shown in FIG. 3 executes color calibration of the display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the calibration utility 53 receives a calibration schedule according to user settings or initial settings (step S1). The calibration utility 53 instructs the setting of the Timer (A) of the OS 51 according to the calibration schedule (step S2).

  In response to this, the OS 51 sets a Wake Up Timer (step T1). When the OS 51 has shifted to S3 / S4 (step T2), when the Wake Up Timer is set, the OS 51 wakes up from S3 / S4 to S0 (step T3). When the calibration utility 53 obtains the Wake Up Event (step S3), the calibration utility 53 checks the calibration schedule and determines whether it is the calibration execution timing (step S4).

  When it is the calibration execution timing (“Yes” in step S4), the calibration utility 53 determines whether or not the display-side casing 3 is in the closed state based on the detection result of the LID sensor 40. (Step S5). When the display side housing 3 is not in the closed state (“No” in step S5), the process proceeds to step S11.

  When the display-side housing 3 is in the closed state (“Yes” in step S5), the calibration utility 53 determines whether or not the notebook PC 1 is vibrating based on the detection result of the acceleration sensor 41. Judgment is made (step S6). If the notebook PC 1 is vibrating (“Yes” in step S6), the process proceeds to step S11. When the notebook PC 1 is not vibrating (“No” in step S6), the calibration utility 53 determines the power state (step S7), and the charging rate is increased to a predetermined amount or more by AC driving or battery driving. If not applicable (“NG” in step S7), the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, when the charging rate corresponds to a predetermined amount or more by AC driving or battery driving (“Good” in step S7), the calibration utility 53 activates the calibration application 55 (step S8).

  The calibration application 55 warms up the display device 5 (step U1), and executes color calibration of the display device 5 in the automatic mode (step U2). The calibration application 55 saves the calibration data (step U3), saves the calibration result (OK / FAIL) (step U4), and then closes itself (step U5).

  On the other hand, the calibration utility 53 waits for the end of the color calibration (step S9), and sets the calibration end flag when the color calibration is completed (step S10). The calibration utility 53 instructs the OS 51 to return to the previous system state (S3 / S4) (step S11), and then proceeds to the Idle State. In response to this, the OS 51 shifts to the previous system state.

  On the other hand, if it is not the calibration execution timing (“No” in step S4), the calibration utility 53 determines whether or not the color calibration is completed by referring to the calibration end flag in step S4. If it is determined (step S14) and the color calibration is not completed ("No" in step S14), the process proceeds to Idle State. When the color calibration has been completed (“Yes” in step S14), the calibration utility 53 acquires the result of color calibration from the calibration application 55 (step S15), and the color calibration is performed. A message of the result is displayed (step S16), and the process proceeds to Idle State. The color calibration result is displayed when the display-side casing 3 is opened again.

  Further, when the calibration utility 53 shifts from Idle State to S3 / S4 (step S12), the timer (B) of the OS 51 is set (step S13). This is because when the user closes the display-side casing 3 and moves it with his hand, the user often expects to enter S3 / S4 immediately. Then, after waiting for a predetermined time (Timer (B): for example, about 5 minutes), Wake Up is performed and color calibration is executed.

  According to the first embodiment, the calibration application 55 displays a color pattern on the display device 5 and executes color calibration of the display device 5 based on the detection result of the color pattern of the color sensor 8. The calibration utility 53 activates the calibration application 55 to execute color calibration when the display-side housing 3 is closed, and the OS 51 executes the color calibration of the calibration application 55. When the calibration is completed, the notebook PC 1 is shifted to the power saving state, so that the user's work need not be interrupted, and the color calibration of the display device is automatically performed without bothering the user. It becomes possible to execute.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the calibration utility 53 returns from the power saving state when the display-side casing 3 is in the closed state, and the calibration application 55 is set according to the set schedule. Since the color calibration is executed, the color calibration of the display device 5 is performed when the display side housing 3 is closed due to a rest or the like when the user is using the notebook PC 1. Can be automatically executed, and the color calibration of the display device 5 can be executed while the user is not working.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the calibration utility 53 activates the calibration application 55 and performs color calibration when the notebook PC 1 is AC-driven or battery-driven and the charging rate is a predetermined amount or more. Therefore, it is possible to prevent power consumption due to the execution of color calibration with a small battery capacity.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the calibration utility 53 activates the calibration application 55 to execute the color calibration when the vibration of the notebook PC 1 is not detected. It is possible to prevent color calibration from being performed while the notebook PC 1 is moving with the notebook PC 1.

(Embodiment 2)
The color calibration of the display device 5 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the hardware configuration diagram and functional configuration diagram of the notebook PC according to the second embodiment are the same as those in FIGS. 2 and 3, the description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a user operation when color calibration of the display device 5 is performed. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the execution timing of the color calibration of the display device 6. The flow shown in FIG. 7 particularly shows a case where color calibration is executed with the closing of the display-side housing 3 as a trigger.

  With reference to FIG. 6, an example of a user operation when performing color calibration of the display device 5 will be described. In FIG. 6, when the user is working with the display-side housing 3 of the notebook PC 1 opened (for example, the system state S0 (1)), when the color calibration execution timing of the display device 5 is reached. Displays a message to the effect that “color calibration is executed when the display-side housing 3 is closed” on the display device 5 (2). In response to this, when the user closes the display-side casing 3, the calibration application 55 automatically executes color calibration of the display device 5 (3). After the color calibration is completed, the system state shifts to S3 / S4 (4). Thereafter, when the user opens the display-side housing 3, the system state shifts to S0 (5), and the calibration result is displayed on the display device 5 (6).

  The timing at which the calibration application 55 shown in FIG. 3 executes color calibration of the display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7, the calibration utility 53 sets a calibration schedule and a calibration trigger mode in response to a user operation (steps S32 and S33). The user can set the calibration schedule and the calibration trigger mode on the calibration schedule and trigger mode setting screen. Here, the calibration schedule is a specific time such as every night or every week. The calibration trigger mode is an operation or state that triggers when calibration is executed, and is, for example, closing the display-side casing 3 (LID close). Here, the display-side casing 3 is used as the trigger mode. A case will be described in which closing (LID closing) is set.

  When the OS 51 has shifted to S3 / S4 (step T21), when a predetermined event occurs, the OS 51 wakes up from S3 / S4 to S0 (step T22).

  When a power on or wake up event occurs (step S21), the calibration utility 53 checks the calibration schedule and determines whether it is the calibration execution timing (step S22).

  When it is the calibration execution timing (“Yes” in step S22), the calibration utility 53 instructs the OS 51 to invalidate the transition to S3 / S4 when the display-side housing 3 is closed. To do. In response to this, the OS 51 does not shift to S3 / S4 when the display-side casing 3 is closed. In addition, the calibration utility 53 displays a “message for executing color calibration of the display display when the display-side housing 3 is closed” on the display screen of the display device 5 (step S23).

  The calibration utility 53 waits for the display-side casing 3 to be closed, and when the display-side casing 3 is closed (step S24), the notebook PC 1 vibrates based on the detection result of the acceleration sensor 41. It is determined whether or not (step S25). If the notebook PC 1 is vibrating (“Yes” in step S25), the process proceeds to step S30. When the notebook PC 1 is not vibrating (“No” in step S25), the calibration utility 53 determines the power state (step S26), and the charging rate is increased to a predetermined amount or more by AC driving or battery driving. If not applicable (“NG” in step S26), the process proceeds to step S30. On the other hand, when the charging rate corresponds to a predetermined amount or more by AC driving or battery driving (“Good” in step S26), the calibration utility 53 activates the calibration application 55 (step S27).

  The calibration application 55 executes color calibration of the display device 5 in the automatic mode (step U21). The calibration application 55 saves the calibration data (step U22), saves the calibration result (OK / FAIL) (step U23), and then closes itself (step U24).

  On the other hand, the calibration utility 53 waits for the end of the color calibration (step S28), and sets the calibration end flag when the color calibration is completed (step S29). The calibration utility 53 instructs the OS 51 to validate the transition to S3 / S4 when the display-side casing 3 is closed (step S30). As a result, the OS 51 can shift to S3 / S4 when the display-side casing 3 is closed. The calibration utility 53 instructs the OS 51 to shift to the set system state (S3 / S4) (step S31), and then shifts to Idle State. In response to this, the OS 51 shifts to the set system state (S3 / S4).

  On the other hand, if it is not the calibration execution timing (“No” in step S22) in step S22, the calibration utility 53 refers to the calibration end flag to determine whether or not the color calibration has ended. If it is determined (step S34) and the color calibration is not completed ("No" in step S34), the process proceeds to Idle State. When the color calibration is completed (“Yes” in step S34), the calibration utility 53 acquires the result of color calibration from the calibration application 55 (step S35), and the color calibration is performed. A message of the result is displayed (step S36), and the process proceeds to Idle State. The color calibration result is displayed when the display-side casing 3 is opened again.

  According to the second embodiment, the calibration utility 53 activates the calibration application 55 and executes color calibration when the display-side housing 3 is closed by the user. It is possible to perform color calibration automatically immediately after the user closes the display-side housing 3 and then shift to a power saving state.

  In the first and second embodiments, the color sensor 8 is used to detect the color pattern displayed on the display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other colors such as a camera are used. You may decide to use a detection means. In the first and second embodiments, when the display-side housing 3 is closed, the process proceeds to S3 / S4. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other power saving states are possible. You may decide to transfer to (S1, S2). In the above-described embodiment, the notebook type PC is exemplified as the information processing apparatus. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other information processing apparatuses such as a PDA and a mobile phone. It is.

  The information processing apparatus, calibration method, and computer-executable program according to the present invention can be widely applied to an open / close type information processing apparatus.

1 Notebook PC
2 Body side housing 3 Display side housing 4 Input unit 5 Display device 6 Camera 7a, 7b Connecting portion (hinge)
31 CPU
32 ROM
32a BIOS
33 Memory 34 HDD (Hard Disk)
34b Application program 35 Graphics adapter 37 Power supply circuit 38 Embedded controller 39 Chipset 40 LID sensor 41 Acceleration sensor 42 Color sensor 51 OS
52 Driver 53 Calibration Utility 54 Other Utility 54 Calibration Application 55 Other Application

Claims (8)

A main body side housing provided with color detection means, and a display side housing provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body side housing and provided with a display device on the side facing the color sensor when closed. And an information processing apparatus that shifts to a power saving state when the display-side casing is closed,
A calibration application that displays a color pattern on the display device and executes color calibration of the display device based on a detection result of the color pattern of the color detection unit;
Calibration execution instruction means for automatically starting the calibration application and executing the color calibration when the display-side casing is in a closed state;
Control means for causing the information processing apparatus to shift to a power saving state when color calibration of the calibration application is completed;
An information processing apparatus comprising:   2. The information according to claim 1, wherein the calibration execution instructing unit activates the calibration application and executes the color calibration when the display-side casing is closed by a user. Processing equipment.   The calibration execution instructing unit returns from the power saving state when the display-side casing is closed, starts the calibration execution unit according to a set schedule, and performs the color calibration. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is executed.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the calibration application warms up the display device before performing color calibration of the display device.   The calibration execution instructing unit starts the calibration application and executes the color calibration when the information processing apparatus is AC driven or battery driven and a charging rate is a predetermined amount or more. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4.   6. The calibration execution instructing unit according to claim 1, wherein when the vibration of the information processing apparatus is not detected, the calibration execution instruction is started to execute the color calibration. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above. A main body side housing provided with color detection means, and a display side housing provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body side housing and provided with a display device on the side facing the color sensor when closed. And a calibration method for an information processing apparatus that shifts to a power saving state when the display-side casing is closed,
A calibration application displaying a color pattern on the display device, and executing color calibration of the display device based on a detection result of the color pattern of the color detection unit;
Starting the calibration application and executing the color calibration when the display-side housing is in a closed state; and
A step of shifting the information processing apparatus to a power saving state when color calibration of the calibration application is completed;
A calibration method comprising: A main body side housing provided with color detection means, and a display side housing provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body side housing and provided with a display device on the side facing the color sensor when closed. And in a program installed in an information processing device that shifts to a power saving state when the display-side casing is closed,
A calibration application displaying a color pattern on the display device, and executing color calibration of the display device based on a detection result of the color pattern of the color detection unit;
Starting the calibration application when the display-side casing is in a closed state, and executing the color calibration of the display device;
In the color calibration, the calibration application displays a color pattern on the display device, and executes color calibration of the display device based on a detection result of the color pattern of the color detection unit,
A step of shifting the information processing apparatus to a power saving state when color calibration of the calibration application is completed;
A computer-executable program comprising:

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