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Input unit, method for using the same and input system

US6906699B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2000
Grant dateJun 14, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/1423
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input unit has a mouse function and at least one inputting function. The input unit comprises image-recording means (8) which record images. These images are used for providing both the mouse function and the inputting function. The images are processed in the input unit or in some other unit.

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