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Apparatus for determining the location of a pointer within a region of interest

US7274356B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2003
Grant dateSep 25, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0421
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting a pointer within a region of interest includes a first reflective element extending along a first side of the region of interest and reflecting light towards the region of interest. A second reflective element extends along a second side of the region of interest and reflects light towards the region of interest. The second side is joined to the first side to define a first corner. A non-reflective region generally in the plane of at least one of the first and second reflective elements is adjacent the first corner. At least one imaging device captures images of the region of interest including reflections from the first and second reflective elements.

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