Cursor control system
First Claim
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1. A remote control device comprising:
- a housing having an aperture;
a sensor within the housing, coupled to the housing at a location within an optical path from the aperture;
a microcontroller electrically coupled to the sensor and coupled to the housing;
a transmitter electrically coupled to the microcontroller and coupled to the housing;
a semi-mirror coupled to the housing and disposed within the optical path from the aperture between the aperture and the sensor; and
a light source coupled to the housing and disposed in a position relative to the semi-mirror suitable for emitting a light beam targeted at the semi-mirror which, upon reflection by the semi-mirror, follows the optical path from the semi-mirror to the aperture.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a novel cursor control system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention is a method of manipulating a cursor on a tv screen utilizing a wireless remote control. The method includes detecting a location on the screen pointed to by the remote control. The method also includes Transmitting the location to a set-top box.
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1. A remote control device comprising:
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a housing having an aperture; a sensor within the housing, coupled to the housing at a location within an optical path from the aperture; a microcontroller electrically coupled to the sensor and coupled to the housing; a transmitter electrically coupled to the microcontroller and coupled to the housing; a semi-mirror coupled to the housing and disposed within the optical path from the aperture between the aperture and the sensor; and a light source coupled to the housing and disposed in a position relative to the semi-mirror suitable for emitting a light beam targeted at the semi-mirror which, upon reflection by the semi-mirror, follows the optical path from the semi-mirror to the aperture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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