Hand-held optical scanner and computer mouse

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1987-05-27

1989-02-14

Caldwell, Sr, John W.

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the...

340709, 250221, 382 59, 235472, G09G 100

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048049492

ABSTRACT:
A hand-held peripheral device for a computer system or terminal having a video display is disclosed. The device is adapted to operate one of two user-selectable functional modes. In a first mode, the device functions as an optical scanner for image acquisition. In a second mode, the device functions as a computer mouse for controlling the position of a cursor on the video display.

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Namba et al; "Toshiba OCR Hand Scanner, RH-520"; Toshiba Review, No. 113; Jan-Feb. 1978; pp. 23-25.

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