Method and device for optical navigation

Details Method and device for optical navigation Method and device for optical navigation

2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By light interference

Having shearing

C356S498000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10680525

ABSTRACT:
An method and device suitable for navigation on a wide variety of surfaces is introduced. Specular reflection is used to determine relative motion over typical surfaces. A specific application is a computer mouse.

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