Patent ID: 7376669
Filing Date: 2008-05-20
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computer, comprising: a microprocessor; a memory device coupled to the microprocessor, the memory device containing a screen saver program for execution by the microprocessor; an input device coupled to the microprocessor; a display device coupled to the microprocessor; a proximity sensor for detecting whether a person is located proximate the computer based on a presence of the person, the proximity sensor generating a detection signal indicative of whether or not the person is proximate the computer; and a keyboard controller coupled to the microprocessor and a keyboard, the keyboard controller further coupled to the proximity sensor to receive the detection signal therefrom, the keyboard controller configured to simulate activation of at least one key of the keyboard to prevent screen saver program from executing when the proximity sensor indicates the person is proximate to the computer.