Electronic apparatus

Abstract

To provide an electronic apparatus capable of preventing the content displayed on a liquid crystal panel screen from being captured by a camera.SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus 10 comprises: a display device 22 which is formed of a liquid crystal panel; a frame body 24 which surrounds the display device 22; a camera 26 which is disposed within the frame body 24 to generate image data by imaging the front side of the frame body 24; and a camera cover unit 32 which is disposed movably within the frame body 24 on the optical axis of the camera 26, and has a polarization section 323 formed of a polarizing member configured to shield light at a predetermined angle relative to the transmission direction of light passing through the liquid crystal panel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to electronic devices. [Background technology]

[0002] Some electronic devices, such as notebook personal computers (notebook PCs), tablet computers (tablet PCs), and multi-function mobile phones (smartphones), use liquid crystal panels as their displays.

[0003] In such electronic devices, a device such as a camera is provided around the liquid crystal panel. The camera provided on the liquid crystal panel surface is generally directed toward the user. Users may feel uneasy that the camera is capturing images unintentionally, even when the camera is not in operation. For this reason, a technology is known that includes a mechanical shutter in which a cover body is manually slid onto the optical axis of the camera, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This technology includes a frame body that surrounds the liquid crystal panel and a camera provided on the upper frame of the frame. The cover body is slidable between a first position and a second position along the upper frame, and the lens is shielded when the cover body is in the first position and exposed when the cover body is in the second position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-28157 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Recently, remote meetings and video distribution via the web have become commonplace. In these cases, users view LCD panel screens, but the content on the screen is reflected by eyeglasses or the pupils of the user's eyes. In these cases, cameras can capture images of the content reflected by eyeglasses or the pupils, so there has been a demand for technology that can prevent this from happening, from the perspectives of privacy and information leakage.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide an electronic device that can prevent the content displayed on a liquid crystal panel screen from being captured by a camera. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objective, an electronic device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure comprises a display device made up of a liquid crystal panel, a frame body surrounding the periphery of the display device, a camera arranged within the frame body and generating image data by capturing an image in front of the frame body, and a camera cover unit arranged within the frame body so as to be movable on the optical axis of the camera, and having a polarizing portion formed of a polarizing member that blocks light at a predetermined angle relative to the transmission direction of light passing through the liquid crystal panel.

[0008] The camera cover unit includes a light-transmitting portion formed of a light-transmitting material, The optical element may further include a light-shielding portion formed of a material that blocks light, and may be movable to any one of a first position where the transmission portion can be positioned on the optical axis, a second position where the polarization portion can be positioned on the optical axis, and a third position where the light-shielding portion can be positioned on the optical axis.

[0009] The camera cover unit may further include a main body in which the transparent portion, the polarizing portion, and the shading portion are arranged, an arm connected to the main body, and a drive unit that moves the main body via the arm to any one of the first position, the second position, and the third position.

[0010] The electronic device may further include an image processing unit that detects eyeglasses in an image corresponding to the image data, and the drive unit may move the main body to the second position via the arm when the image processing unit detects the eyeglasses.

[0011] The camera cover unit may further include a rotating member that can adjust the polarization direction of the polarizing unit on the optical axis.

[0012] The image processing device may further include an image processing unit that performs at least a gain-up process on the image data when the camera cover unit is stopped at the second position.

[0013] The image processing unit detects eyeglasses in an image corresponding to the image data, When the camera cover unit is stopped at the second position and the eyeglasses are detected, the gain-up process may be performed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent the content displayed on the liquid crystal panel screen from being captured by a camera. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a camera cover unit included in the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3A] FIG. 3A is an enlarged front view of an upper frame of a frame body included in the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, showing a state in which the camera cover unit is in a first position. [Figure 3B] FIG. 3B is an enlarged front view of an upper frame of a frame body included in the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, showing a state in which the camera cover unit is in the second position. [Figure 3C] FIG. 3C is an enlarged front view of an upper frame of a frame body included in the electronic device in accordance with the first embodiment of the present disclosure, showing a state in which the camera cover unit is in a third position. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating polarization of light passing through a display device configured with a liquid crystal panel included in the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6A] FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an image corresponding to image data captured by the camera when the camera cover unit 32 is placed in the first position with respect to a user wearing eyeglasses. [Figure 6B] FIG. 6B is a close-up view of the user including the eyeglasses portion of the image of FIG. 6A. [Figure 7A] FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an image corresponding to image data captured by the camera when the camera cover unit 32 is placed in the second position with respect to a user wearing eyeglasses. [Figure 7B] FIG. 7B is a close-up view of the user including the eyeglasses portion of the image of FIG. 7A. [Figure 8A] FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an image corresponding to image data captured by the camera when the camera cover unit 32 is placed in the second position with respect to a user wearing eyeglasses. [Figure 8B] FIG. 8B is a close-up view of the user including the eyeglasses portion of the image of FIG. 8A. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an enlarged front view of an upper frame of a frame body included in the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, showing a state in which the camera cover unit is in the first position. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a camera cover unit according to a modification of the first and second embodiments. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating rotation of the polarizing unit by the rotating member included in the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Electronic devices according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments. Furthermore, the drawings referred to in the following description merely show a rough outline of the shape, size, and positional relationship to the extent that the contents of the present disclosure can be understood. In other words, the present disclosure is not limited to only the shape, size, and positional relationship exemplified in each drawing. Furthermore, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0017] (Embodiment 1) [Configuration of electronic device] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. The electronic device 10 shown in Fig. 1 is a notebook PC (laptop PC), but is not limited thereto and may be, for example, a desktop PC, a mobile tablet terminal, or a multi-function mobile phone. In the following description, the electronic device 10 will be described as a notebook PC.

[0018] The electronic device 10 has a lid 16 that can be opened and closed by a hinge 18 relative to a housing 14, and is suitable for mobile use as it becomes compact when the lid 16 is closed. A keyboard 20 is provided on the top surface of the housing 14.

[0019] In the following description, the left-right direction relative to the lid 16 is also referred to as the X direction, the height direction as the Y direction, and the thickness direction of the display device 22 as the Z direction. The direction of the display surface of the display device 22 and the frame surface of the frame 24, which will be described below, is referred to as the front, and the opposite side is referred to as the rear.

[0020] The cover body 16 has a display device 22 provided on the front, i.e., the display surface, a frame body 24 surrounding the periphery of the display device 22, a camera 26 provided on the upper frame 24a, which is the upper edge of the frame body 24, and capable of capturing images of the front, and a back cover 28.

[0021] The display device 22 is a thin, rectangular color liquid crystal panel 27 that occupies most of the front surface of the cover 16. The frame 24 has a narrow width, making it a so-called narrow-bezel liquid crystal panel. The liquid crystal panel 27 contains at least two polarizing filters 221 and 222 (polarizing plates or polarizing films) whose polarization directions are orthogonal to each other. The liquid crystal panel 27 may be, for example, an IPS or TN liquid crystal panel. Specifically, the liquid crystal panel 27 has at least the polarizing filters 221 and 222 disposed on the front and rear surfaces (front and back) of a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between glass plates. Note that, while the display device 22 in FIG. 1 is rectangular, it is not limited thereto and can be appropriately modified depending on the application. Furthermore, the display device 22 may have a touch panel function that allows input in response to a user's touch operation.

[0022] The camera 26 is a thin, horizontally elongated optical device located in the center of the upper frame 24a of the frame 24. An infrared port 30 for detecting a user is provided on the right side of the camera 26. The camera 26 and the infrared port 30 are oriented forward, i.e., toward the user. The camera 26 generates image data by capturing an image of the front side of the electronic device 10. The upper frame 24a is further provided with a camera cover unit 32 that is movable between a first position, a second position, and a third position within the frame 24 along the X direction of the lid 16. The lid 16 is formed to be thin in the Z direction.

[0023] [Configuration of camera cover unit] Here, a detailed description will be given of the configuration of the camera cover unit 32. FIG.

[0024] 2 is movably disposed within the frame 24. The camera cover unit 32 has a main body 321, a transmission part 322, a polarization part 323, a light blocking part 324, and a knob 325.

[0025] The main body 321 has a rectangular shape extending in the X direction and is formed using a light-blocking material. A transmission section 322, a polarization section 323, and a light-blocking section 324 are arranged on the main body 321, and as the main body 321 moves in the X direction, one of the transmission section 322, the polarization section 323, and the light-blocking section 324 is positioned on the optical axis of the camera 26. Furthermore, the main body 321 is provided with a knob 325 in the center and is formed integrally with the main body 321.

[0026] The transmitting portion 322 is made of a material that transmits light. The transmitting portion 322 has a rectangular shape that is larger than the front surface of the camera 26. Note that the transmitting portion 322 does not have to be rectangular, and may be circular as long as it is larger than the angle of view captured by the camera 26.

[0027] The polarizing section 323 is formed using a polarizing member, such as a polarizing plate, that blocks light at a predetermined angle with respect to the transmission direction of light that has passed through the liquid crystal panel of the display device 22. Specifically, the polarizing section 323 is formed using a polarizing plate that blocks light with a polarization direction that forms an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the transmission direction of light that has passed through the liquid crystal panel of the display device 22.

[0028] The light-shielding portion 324 is made of a light-shielding material. The light-transmitting portion 322 has a circular shape that is larger than the front surface of the camera 26. The front side of the light-shielding portion 324 is painted red.

[0029] The knob 325 is provided on the upper frame 24a so as to be movable in a groove 24b of the upper frame 24a, which will be described later. The knob 325 is provided above the polarization unit 323, allowing the user to intuitively operate it. The knob 325 has a rectangular shape that is short in the Y direction and extends in the X direction.

[0030] Next, a state in which the above-mentioned camera cover unit 32 is placed at any one of the first position, the second position, and the third position will be described.

[0031] Fig. 3A is an enlarged front view of the upper frame 24a of the frame body 24, showing the camera cover unit 32 in a first position. Fig. 3B is an enlarged front view of the upper frame 24a of the frame body 24, showing the camera cover unit 32 in a second position. Fig. 3C is an enlarged front view of the upper frame 24a of the frame body 24, showing the camera cover unit 32 in a third position.

[0032] 3A to 3C, upper frame 24a is formed with groove 24b in which knob 325 can move. Groove 24b is provided with first stopper 24c located on the left side to prevent knob 325 from moving leftward, second stopper 24d located on the right side to prevent knob 325 from moving rightward, and protrusion 24e located in the center which knob 325 can climb over by a user's operation.

[0033] 3A, when the knob 325 of the camera cover unit 32 is in a first position (first mode) to the right where it abuts against the second stopper 24d in the groove 24b of the upper frame 24a, the transmission part 322 is positioned on the optical axis of the camera 26. This allows the camera 26 to capture an image of the user through the transmission part 322.

[0034] 3B, when knob 325 of camera cover unit 32 abuts against protrusion 24e of groove 24b and is in a second position to the left of the first position (second mode), polarizing unit 323 is positioned on the optical axis of camera 26. This allows camera 26 to capture an image of the user via polarizing unit 323. The reason for providing polarizing unit 323 will be described later.

[0035] 3C, when the knob 325 of the camera cover unit 32 is in the third position to the left where it climbs over the protrusion 24e in the groove 24b of the upper frame 24a and abuts against the first stopper 24c, the light-shielding portion 324 is positioned on the optical axis of the camera 26. As a result, the imaging area of the camera 26 is covered by the light-shielding portion 324, preventing the camera 26 from capturing images contrary to the user's intention. This provides the user with a sense of security.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C, when the user operates the knob 325 in the X direction within the groove 24b, the camera cover unit 32 moves between a first position, a second position, and a third position.

[0037] In this way, the user can move the camera cover unit 32 in the X direction by operating the knob 325, thereby positioning any of the transparent section 322, polarizing section 323 and shading section 324 on the optical axis (front) of the camera 26.

[0038] [Functional configuration of electronic device 10] Next, a description will be given of the functional configuration of the electronic device 10. FIG.

[0039] 4 includes the above-described display device 22, camera 26, control unit 101, image processing unit 102, recording unit 103, input device 104, communication interface 105, and bus 106. The display device 22, camera 26, control unit 101, image processing unit 102, recording unit 103, input device 104, and communication interface 105 are electrically connected to each other via bus 106.

[0040] Camera 26 is configured using an optical system made up of a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor, an aperture, and one or more lenses, and generates image data by capturing an image of the front side of electronic device 10 under the control of control unit 101. Camera 26 outputs the image data to image processing unit 102 via bus 106 under the control of control unit 101.

[0041] The control unit 101 is realized using a processor having hardware such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory that is a temporary storage area used by the processor. The control unit 101 controls each unit that constitutes the electronic device 10.

[0042] The image processing unit 102 is realized using a processor having a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or the like, and a memory that is a temporary storage area used by the processor. Under the control of the control unit 101, the image processing unit 102 performs predetermined image processing on image data input from the camera 26 via the bus 106, and outputs the image data to the display device 22. Here, the predetermined image processing includes, for example, white balance processing, gain adjustment processing, etc. The image processing unit 102 may also perform face detection processing on the image data to detect the user's face using well-known technology.

[0043] The recording unit 103 is configured using a recording medium such as a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, an SSD (Solid State Drive), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a memory card, etc. The recording unit 103 records various data including various parameters necessary for the operation of the electronic device 10.

[0044] The input device 104 is configured using the above-mentioned keyboard 20, a mouse, etc. The input device 104 receives an operation from a user and outputs a signal corresponding to the received operation to the control unit 101 via the bus 106.

[0045] The communication interface 105 transmits various information, such as image data processed by the image processing unit 102 in a web conference, to the outside via a network (not shown) under the control of the control unit 101. The communication interface 105 is configured using, for example, a communication module capable of Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication.

[0046] [Reason for providing the polarizing unit 323] Next, the reason for providing the polarization unit 323 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing polarization of light passing through the display device 22 formed of a liquid crystal panel. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an image corresponding to image data captured by the camera 26 when the camera cover unit 32 is placed at a first position relative to a user wearing eyeglasses. FIG. 6B is an enlarged view of the user including the eyeglasses portion in the image of FIG. 6A. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an image corresponding to image data captured by the camera 26 when the camera cover unit 32 is placed at a second position relative to a user wearing eyeglasses. FIG. 7B is an enlarged view of the user including the eyeglasses portion in the image of FIG. 7A. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an image corresponding to image data captured by the camera 26 when the camera cover unit 32 is placed at a second position relative to a user wearing eyeglasses. FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of the user including the eyeglasses portion in the image of FIG. 8A.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 5, light from a display device 22 made up of a liquid crystal panel is emitted in a state polarized in one direction by two polarizing filters 221 and 222 provided inside, the polarizing directions of which are orthogonal to each other.

[0048] In the case shown in FIG. 5, when the camera cover unit 32 is positioned in the first position, as shown in image P1 in FIG. 6A and image P2 in FIG. 6B, the image (light polarized in one direction) displayed on the display device 22 is reflected by the eyeglasses O2 worn by the user O1 or the user's pupils. In this case, the image (screen) displayed on the display device 22 is constantly reflected on the user O1's eyeglasses O2, which can give a bad impression to the other party in the web conference or make it difficult for the other party to understand the user O1's facial expression or face. Furthermore, the other party may be able to read information from the screen (image) of the display device 22 reflected on the user O1's eyeglasses O2 from the images P1 and P2 corresponding to the image data captured by the camera 26.

[0049] Therefore, the user O1 wearing the glasses O2 operates the knob 325 of the camera cover unit 32 in the X direction to move the camera cover unit 32 from the first position to the second position. As a result, as shown in image P3 of FIG. 7A and image P4 of FIG. 7B, when the camera cover unit 32 is positioned in the second position, the polarization unit 323 is perpendicular to the polarization direction of light reflected by the user O1's glasses O2 or pupil. That is, the polarization unit 323 blocks (removes) the light reflected by the user O1's glasses O2 or pupil. In this case, the camera 26 can capture an image in a state where the light reflected by the user O1's glasses O2 or pupil is blocked. This allows the user O1 to make a good impression on the other party. Furthermore, the user O1 can prevent information leakage from the image reflected on the user O1's glasses O2. Note that, as shown in image P3 of FIG. 7A and image P4 of FIG. 7B, the camera 26 captures an image via the polarization unit 323, resulting in a reduced exposure. For this reason, in images P3 and P4, the reduced brightness and contrast are expressed by hatching.

[0050] 7A and 7B, the image processing unit 102 performs known face detection on an image corresponding to image data, then performs eyeglasses detection on the detected face to determine whether the user O1 is wearing eyeglasses O2. If it is determined that the user O1 is wearing eyeglasses O2 and the image brightness is below a predetermined value, the image processing unit 102 performs gain-up processing on the image data. As a result, even when the camera cover unit 32 is positioned in the second position and the camera 26 captures an image through the polarization unit 323, as shown in image P5 of FIG. 8A and image P6 of FIG. 8B, the user O1 can communicate with the other party using an image with appropriate brightness. Of course, the image processing unit 102 does not necessarily need to perform gain-up processing when the user O1 is wearing eyeglasses O2. The image processing unit 102 may perform gain-up processing depending on the settings of the user O1 and the operation of the input device 104. Alternatively, if the image brightness exceeds a predetermined value, the image has sufficient brightness and the gain-up processing may be stopped.

[0051] According to the above-described first embodiment, when the camera cover unit 32 is positioned in the second position, the polarization unit 323 is perpendicular to the polarization direction of light reflected by the eyeglasses O2 or pupil of the user O1, and the polarization unit 323 blocks (removes) the light reflected by the eyeglasses O2 or pupil of the user O1, so that the user O1 can make a good impression on the person with whom he or she is speaking.

[0052] Furthermore, according to embodiment 1, the user can move the camera cover unit 32 to any one of the first position, the second position, and the third position with a simple operation by operating the knob 325 of the camera cover unit 32.

[0053] In the first embodiment, the polarizing unit 323 is formed using a polarizing plate that blocks light having a polarization direction at an angle of 90 degrees to the transmission direction of light that has passed through the liquid crystal panel of the display device 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the angle of the light that is transmitted by the polarizing unit 323 with respect to the polarization direction may be adjusted depending on the type of liquid crystal panel and the polarization direction of the reflected light.

[0054] (Embodiment 2) Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the user manually moves the camera cover unit 32 to one of the first, second, and third positions, but in the second embodiment, the user operates the input device 104 to move the camera cover unit 32 to one of the first, second, and third positions. The configuration of the electronic device according to the second embodiment will be described below. Note that the same components as those of the electronic device 10 according to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0055] 9 is an enlarged front view of the upper frame 24a of the frame body 24, showing the state in which the camera cover unit is in the first position. The electronic device 10A shown in FIG. 9 includes a camera cover unit 32A instead of the above-described camera cover unit 32. In addition to the configuration of the camera cover unit 32 according to the first embodiment, the camera cover unit 32A includes an arm 50 and a drive unit 51.

[0056] The drive unit 51 moves the main body 321 of the camera cover unit 32A in the X direction via the arm 50 connected to the main body 321. The drive unit 51 is configured using a motor and the like for extending and retracting the arm 50 in the left-right X direction. When a user operates the input device 104 to point to the camera cover unit 32A, the drive unit 51, under the control of the control unit 101, extends and retracts the arm 50 in the X direction to move the main body 321. That is, the drive unit 51 moves the position of the camera cover unit 32A between a first position, a second position, and a third position, thereby positioning one of the transmission unit 322, the polarization unit 323, and the light-blocking unit 324 on the optical axis of the camera 26. This allows the user to switch the desired function of the camera cover unit 32A with a simple operation.

[0057] According to the second embodiment described above, the drive unit 51 moves the main body 321 of the camera cover unit 32A in the X direction via the arm 50 connected to the main body 321, so that the user can switch the desired function of the camera cover unit 32A with a simple operation.

[0058] In the second embodiment, when image processing unit 102 detects eyeglasses worn by the user in an image corresponding to image data generated by camera 26, drive unit 51 may move the position of camera cover unit 32A to the second position to automatically position polarization unit 323 on the optical axis of camera 26. This allows the user to make a good impression on the other party.

[0059] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, when drive unit 51 moves the position of camera cover unit 32A to the second position and positions polarization unit 323 on the optical axis of camera 26, image processing unit 102 may perform gain-up processing on image data generated by camera 26. This allows the user to transmit image data with appropriate brightness to the other party.

[0060] (Modification of Embodiments 1 and 2) Next, a description will be given of a modified example of the first and second embodiments. In the first and second embodiments, the polarization direction of light transmitted through the polarizing unit 323 is fixed, but in the modified example of the first and second embodiments, the polarization direction can be changed. In the following, the same components as those in the electronic device 10 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0061] Fig. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram of a camera cover unit according to a modification of Embodiments 1 and 2. Camera cover unit 32B shown in Fig. 10 further includes a rotation member 326 that rotates polarizing unit 323 about a predetermined axis. Rotation member 326 is rotatable and connected to polarizing unit 323.

[0062] Fig. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating the rotation of polarizing unit 323 by rotating member 326. As shown in Fig. 11, in response to a user's operation, rotating member 326 transmits the user's operating force to polarizing unit 323, thereby rotating polarizing unit 323 around axis Q1 (Fig. 11(a) → Fig. 11(b) → Fig. 11(c) → Fig. 11(d) → Fig. 11(a)). This allows the user to adjust the polarization direction to a desired direction.

[0063] According to the modified examples of the first and second embodiments described above, the camera cover unit 32B further includes a rotating member 326 that rotates the polarization section 323 about a predetermined axis Q1, allowing the user to adjust the polarization direction to the desired direction.

[0064] Furthermore, according to the modified examples of the first and second embodiments, the user can operate the rotating member 326 while viewing an image displayed on the display device 22, which image corresponds to image data captured by the camera 26.

[0065] In a modification of the first and second embodiments, a drive unit that rotates the rotating member 326 may be provided as in the second embodiment, and the drive unit may rotate the rotating member 326 in response to an operation performed by the user on the input device 104. Of course, when the image processing unit 102 detects eyeglasses worn by the user in an image corresponding to the image data generated by the camera 26, the drive unit may rotate the rotating member 326 so that an image is captured at a predetermined brightness while suppressing reflections from the eyeglasses and the pupil.

[0066] (Other embodiments) Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments, the polarizing unit 323 is provided so as to be positionable on the optical axis (front surface) of the camera 26, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the polarizing unit 323 may be removably positioned, for example, between an imaging element and a lens included in the camera 26. In this case, a movable unit (not shown) inserts the polarizing unit 323 between the optical axis of the lens and the imaging element.

[0067] Further advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. The invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described above. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0068] Although some of the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, these are merely examples, and the present invention can be implemented in other forms that have undergone various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, including the aspects described in the disclosure of the present invention.

[0069] 10,10A electronic equipment 14. Case 16 Lid 18 Hinge 20 keyboards 22 Display device 24 Frame 24a Upper frame 24b Groove 24c First stopper 24d Second Stopper 24e Protrusion 26 Camera 27 LCD panel 28 Back cover 30 Infrared port 32, 32A, 32B camera cover unit 50 Arm 51 Drive unit 101 Control section 102 Image processing section 103 Recording Department 104 Input Devices 105 Communication Interface Bus 106 221,222 Polarizing filters 321 Main body 322 Transparent part 323 Polarization section 324 Light blocking section 325 Nobu 326 Rotating Members

Claims

1. a display device configured with a liquid crystal panel; a frame surrounding the periphery of the display device; a camera disposed within the frame and capturing an image in front of the frame to generate image data; a camera cover unit that is disposed within the frame body so as to be movable on the optical axis of the camera, and that has a polarizing section formed of a polarizing member that blocks light at a predetermined angle with respect to the transmission direction of light that passes through the liquid crystal panel; An electronic device comprising:

2. 10. The electronic device according to claim 1, The camera cover unit includes: a transmission portion formed of a material that transmits light; a light-shielding portion formed of a light-shielding material; and The light transmitting unit is movable to any one of a first position where the light transmitting unit can be arranged on the optical axis, a second position where the light polarizing unit can be arranged on the optical axis, and a third position where the light blocking unit can be arranged on the optical axis. electronic equipment.

3. 3. The electronic device according to claim 2, The camera cover unit includes: a main body portion in which the transmission portion, the polarization portion, and the light blocking portion are arranged; an arm connected to the main body; a drive unit that moves the main body unit to any one of the first position, the second position, and the third position via the arm; further comprising electronic equipment.

4. 4. The electronic device according to claim 3, an image processing unit for detecting eyeglasses in an image corresponding to the image data; The drive unit is When the image processing unit detects the eyeglasses, the main body unit is moved to the second position via the arm. electronic equipment.

5. 10. The electronic device according to claim 1, The camera cover unit includes: a rotating member that can adjust the polarization direction of the polarization unit on the optical axis, electronic equipment.

6. 3. The electronic device according to claim 2, an image processing unit that performs at least a gain-up process on the image data when the camera cover unit is stopped at the second position; electronic equipment.

7. 7. The electronic device according to claim 6, The image processing unit Detecting eyeglasses in an image corresponding to the image data; When the camera cover unit is stopped at the second position and the eyeglasses are detected, the gain-up process is performed. electronic equipment.

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