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Method and apparatus of position tracking and detection of user input information

US9250742B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2010
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04101
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus of detecting user initiated movement by an input element handled by a user. The method includes positioning at least one sensor to dynamically adjust a size of an effective workspace range. The method also includes detecting the user's movement of the input element within the effective workspace range. The effective workspace may be adjusted to suit a user's size preference.

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