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Optical input apparatus

US9035885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2013
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0393
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical input apparatus is provided and includes an input device for providing data and control signals to a computer; and at least one object sensing module disposed on a top of the input device and each including an optical sensor and a light source. The light source is capable of emitting light upward divergently to create a virtual sensing space above.

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