Methods and systems for adjusting power consumption in a user device based on brain activity
AssigneeUnited Video Properties, Inc.
InventorsWalter R. Klappert, Michael R. Nichols, Camron Shimy, William Wagner, Yinghsueh Chen, Paul Stathacopoulos
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Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed herein for adjusting power consumption and/or sensitivity levels of a user device based on the current brain activity of a user. For example, a media guidance application implemented on a user device may monitor brain activity of a user. In response to determining particular brain activity (e.g., associated with the inactivity of the user), the media guidance application may initiate a stand-by mode in order to reduce power consumption.
Claims21
A method for managing power consumption of a user device based on brain activity of a user, the method comprising:
- receiving a user request to monitor the brain activity of the user with a user device, wherein the user device operates in a first mode and a second mode, and wherein the first mode is associated with a first power consumption level and the second mode is associated with a second power consumption level;
- in response to the user request, monitoring the brain activity of the user with the user device in the first mode;
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- in response to detecting the brain activity of the user does not correspond to a threshold range, changing from the first mode to the second mode and monitoring the brain activity of the user with the user device in the second mode.
A system for managing power consumption of a user device based on brain activity of a user, the system comprising control circuitry configured to:
- receive a user request to monitor the brain activity of the user with a user device, wherein the user device operates in a first mode and a second mode, and wherein the first mode is associated with a first power consumption level and the second mode is associated with a second power consumption level;
- in response to the user request, monitor the brain activity of the user with the user device in the first mode;
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- in response to detecting the brain activity of the user does not correspond to a threshold range, change from the first mode to the second mode and monitor the brain activity of the user with the user device in the second mode.
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