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DE4031600A1 - Signal transfer from input device to computer - using optical mouse whose light output is coupled into flat plate - Google Patents

Signal transfer from input device to computer - using optical mouse whose light output is coupled into flat plate

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DE4031600A1
DE4031600A1 DE19904031600 DE4031600A DE4031600A1 DE 4031600 A1 DE4031600 A1 DE 4031600A1 DE 19904031600 DE19904031600 DE 19904031600 DE 4031600 A DE4031600 A DE 4031600A DE 4031600 A1 DE4031600 A1 DE 4031600A1
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computer
signal transfer
light output
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input device
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Carsten Thumulla
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/039—Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
    • G06F3/0395—Mouse pads
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543—Mice or pucks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/041—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
    • G06F3/042—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by opto-electronic means
    • G06F3/0421—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by opto-electronic means by interrupting or reflecting a light beam, e.g. optical touch-screen

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  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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Abstract

The method of transferring signals from a computer mouse to a computer using light involves collecting the light via a transparent base plate with a smooth surface and transferring it to the computer. The computer mouse is an optical mouse whose light output is coupled perpendicularly into the plate, diffusely reflected at the lower surface of the plate and detected by sensors. ADVANTAGE - Prevents interference with the operation of other computers in same room which can be caused by the use of directionally-dependent infrared signal transfer.

Description

Das Verfahren gilt der Übertragung von Signalen von einer Computermaus zum Computer. Die Übertragung von Signalen mittels IR-Licht ist richtungsabhängig und kann andere Computer im gleichen Raum stören. Bei diesem Verfahren wird angestrebt, die Übertragung über die Arbeitsplatte, auf der sich die Maus befindet (z. B. optische Maus) vorzunehmen. Die Platte besteht aus einem durchsichtigen Material mit glatter Oberfläche. Die Strahlung wird von der Maus senkrecht zur Oberfläche eingekoppelt und an der unteren Fläche diffus reflektiert. Ein großer Teil der Strahlung kann die Platte infolge Totalreflexion an der Oberfläche nicht wieder verlassen und wird von Sensoren an der Kante der Platte aufgefangen.The procedure applies to the transmission of signals from one Computer mouse to the computer. The transmission of signals Using IR light is directional and can do other things Disrupt computers in the same room. With this procedure is aimed at the transfer over the worktop, on which the mouse is located (e.g. optical mouse) to make. The plate consists of a transparent Material with a smooth surface. The radiation is from the mouse is coupled perpendicular to the surface and on the lower surface diffusely reflected. A large part the plate can be exposed to radiation as a result of total reflection does not leave the surface again and is from Sensors caught on the edge of the plate.

Claims (1)

Verfahren zur Signalübertragung zwischen Eingabegerät und Computer, gekennzeichnet dadurch, daß das für die Übertragung verwendete Licht über eine durchlässige Grundplatte aufgefangen und übertragen wird.Method for signal transmission between input device and computer, characterized in that the light used for the transmission is collected and transmitted via a transparent base plate.
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0775967A1 (en) * 1995-11-21 1997-05-28 Bitex Limited Company Cordless mouse
US6624808B1 (en) * 1999-04-30 2003-09-23 Micron Technology, Inc. Sensor system mouse

Citations (7)

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DE3040364A1 (en) * 1980-10-25 1982-05-27 Licentia Gmbh Data entry device - has data tablet and pen using infrared or ultrasonic pen source
EP0141729A2 (en) * 1983-10-28 1985-05-15 Thomson-Csf Sensitive display device involving a scanning screen
EP0144088A1 (en) * 1983-12-01 1985-06-12 Wang Laboratories Inc. Pointer apparatus for display devices
EP0146683A1 (en) * 1981-07-31 1985-07-03 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft DC-AC conventer
FR2557997A1 (en) * 1984-01-10 1985-07-12 Thomson Csf Interactive display device comprising a scanning screen
EP0171747A2 (en) * 1984-08-14 1986-02-19 Metaphor Computer Systems Cordless intelligent mouse
EP0277744A2 (en) * 1987-02-02 1988-08-10 Btg International Limited Method and apparatus for capturing information in drawing or writing

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3040364A1 (en) * 1980-10-25 1982-05-27 Licentia Gmbh Data entry device - has data tablet and pen using infrared or ultrasonic pen source
EP0146683A1 (en) * 1981-07-31 1985-07-03 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft DC-AC conventer
EP0141729A2 (en) * 1983-10-28 1985-05-15 Thomson-Csf Sensitive display device involving a scanning screen
EP0144088A1 (en) * 1983-12-01 1985-06-12 Wang Laboratories Inc. Pointer apparatus for display devices
FR2557997A1 (en) * 1984-01-10 1985-07-12 Thomson Csf Interactive display device comprising a scanning screen
EP0171747A2 (en) * 1984-08-14 1986-02-19 Metaphor Computer Systems Cordless intelligent mouse
EP0277744A2 (en) * 1987-02-02 1988-08-10 Btg International Limited Method and apparatus for capturing information in drawing or writing

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0775967A1 (en) * 1995-11-21 1997-05-28 Bitex Limited Company Cordless mouse
US6624808B1 (en) * 1999-04-30 2003-09-23 Micron Technology, Inc. Sensor system mouse

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