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Hybrid low power computer mouse

  • US 7,663,601 B1
  • Filed: 10/19/2006
  • Issued: 02/16/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating a pointing device in a low power manner, comprising:

  • receiving first position tracking information from a first position tracking device;

    de-activating the first position tracking device when the accuracy of the first position tracking information is determined to be inadequate; and

    activating a second position tracking device in order to acquire second position tracking information when the first position tracking device is deactivated, wherein the first position tracking device is substantially lower power device than the second position tracking device.

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