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Light pen system for pixel-based displays

US7421111B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateNov 7, 2003
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/03542
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An interactive display system includes a pixel-based display surface and a light pen. A sequence of patterns is projected onto the display surface. The sequence of patterns has a unique sequence of light intensities for each location of the display surface. Intensities of light at an arbitrary location are sensed by the light pen while projecting the sequence of patterns. The intensifies of light are decoded to determine coordinates of the arbitrary location.

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