Smart Watchdog - Compal Notebook User Manual

3.4.2 Smart Watchdog

Scenario
Smart Watchdog is a monitoring application that utilizes webcam function for extended service
to users.
By using the built-in webcam, the Smart Watchdog can detect the presence of the users for an
advanced power management and enhance the security of the data inside the laptop from
spying.
Main Functions
(1) Monitoring
The Smart Watchdog will use webcam to detect if the users are still in front of system, if
users has been left for a certain period of time, the Smart Watchdog will tell system for
next instruction that user's pre-defined.
(2) Power Saving
Smart Watchdog can instruct system to go into either "Standby" or "Hibernation" by
following the user preset watching criteria to save the power for longer time operation.
Depends on the user using behavior, an average estimation around 10 % power saving
would be a reference.
(3) Security Enhancement
Smart Watchdog secures the data from spying or illegal use on when the users are not
around.
(4) Standby Time Setting
This feature is for setting the time period before system will go into Standby mode.
Figure 21: Smart Watchdog – System Standby Screen
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