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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2019
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2017
Nintendo Co., Ltd.;
Takeshi Nishikawa, Kyoto, JP;
Yoshiyasu Ogasawara, Kyoto, JP;
Yasuyuki Shimohata, Kyoto, JP;
Yuki Tanaka, Kyoto, JP;
NINTENDO CO., LTD., Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
A non-limiting example information processing apparatus includes a processor, and an infrared LED and an imaging device are connected to the processor. The processor controls on/off of the infrared LED, and an image sensor images infrared images according to switching timings thereof. An image processing circuit estimates an influence (situation) of noise such as sunlight etc. based on respective infrared images at times when the infrared LED is turned on and off, and determines at least advisability of use of the imaging device (infrared sensor). A determination result about the advisability of use is applied to the processor from the image processing circuit, and when it cannot be used, a message to that effect is displayed on an LCD.