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Optical navigation systems and methods for background light detection and avoiding false detection and auto-movement

US9927915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2015
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating an optical navigation system which includes disabling a light source to measure the ambient or external light level, comparing the measurement to a threshold level to determine whether the ambient light would cause false detection and light induced motion, and adjusting sensing parameter(s) to mitigate the effect of the ambient light.

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