Tracking motion of a writing instrument

Details Tracking motion of a writing instrument Tracking motion of a writing instrument

2007-09-11

2007-09-11

Hjerpe, Richard (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Stylus

C345S182000, C345S183000, C345S179000, C178S018010, C178S018020, C178S019020, C178S019050, C178S019030, C178S019040

Reexamination Certificate

active

10623284

ABSTRACT:
Motion of a writing instrument is tracked from sensors located in the vicinity. The signals generated from the sensors are processed and used in a wide variety of ways.

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