Image sensing operator input device
US6373047B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0395
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer input device detects images on a surface. The computer input device generates input information indicative of a change event when the device switches from reading one predetermined pattern to reading another predetermined pattern. The present invention can also be directed to a method of using the input device or printable medium with the predetermined patterns disposed thereon.
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