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Title: Wireless, relative-motion computer input device

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1174853

The present invention provides a system for controlling a computer display in a workspace using an input unit/output unit. A train of EM waves are sent out to flood the workspace. EM waves are reflected from the input unit/output unit. A relative distance moved information signal is created using the EM waves that are reflected from the input unit/output unit. Algorithms are used to convert the relative distance moved information signal to a display signal. The computer display is controlled in response to the display signal.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
University Of California, The Regents Of
Patent Number(s):
6,738,044
Application Number:
09/870,891
OSTI ID:
1174853
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English