Computer input module using light (infrared or laser) switches

Details Computer input module using light (infrared or laser) switches Computer input module using light (infrared or laser) switches

2005-09-27

2005-09-27

Eisen, Alexander (Department: 2674)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Cursor mark position control device

C345S166000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06950091

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a computer input module comprising: a base; a housing, attached to the base; and at least one set of light (infrared or laser) emitter and detector devices. The input module is adapted so as to generate output signals to a host computer based on the interruption of a light beam or beams between said adjustable emitter and detector devices. The preferred embodiment is a computer mouse wherein light switches, rather than the more typical buttons, are used to generate output signals from a computer mouse to its host computer (an “IR Mouse”). Another embodiment is a Wristband Mouse wherein a wristband replaces the base and housing.

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