INPUT DEVICE INCLUDING WIRELESS AND WIRED MODES
First Claim
Patent Images
1. An input device comprising:
- an outer housing;
a sensor assembly within the outer housing configured to sense a position of the input device relative to a work surface;
a wireless transmitter coupled to the sensor assembly; and
a cable comprising a cable connector, wherein the cable connector is configured to connect to a data port in a host, wherein the cable has one end coupled to the sensor assembly and another end which is capable of being coupled to the host, wherein the cable comprises data lines and power lines.
11 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
An input device is disclosed. The input device includes an outer housing, a sensor assembly configured to sense a position of the input device relative to a work surface, a wireless transmitter coupled to the sensor assembly, and a cable comprising a cable connector configured to connect to a data port in a computer on one end of the cable. The cable has both data and power lines, and the input device is capable of operating in both a wired and a wireless mode.
30 Citations
27 Claims
-
1. An input device comprising:
-
an outer housing; a sensor assembly within the outer housing configured to sense a position of the input device relative to a work surface; a wireless transmitter coupled to the sensor assembly; and a cable comprising a cable connector, wherein the cable connector is configured to connect to a data port in a host, wherein the cable has one end coupled to the sensor assembly and another end which is capable of being coupled to the host, wherein the cable comprises data lines and power lines. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
-
-
15. A dongle assembly for an input device, the dongle assembly comprising:
-
a housing; a wireless receiver coupled to the housing, the wireless receiver being configured to receive a wireless signal from a wireless transmitter in the input device; and a first connector configured to connect the dongle assembly to a data port in a computer and a second connector configured to connect the dongle assembly to a cable coupled to the input device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
-
-
20. A dongle assembly for an input device, the dongle assembly comprising:
-
a housing; and a wireless receiver coupled to the housing, the wireless receiver configured to receive a wireless signal from a wireless transmitter in the input device, wherein the housing is shaped to fit within a PCI Express-type data port in a host. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
-
-
23. A method of using an input device, comprising:
-
removing a dongle assembly from within a cavity in the housing of the input device, wherein the input device automatically powers on upon the removal of the dongle assembly; connecting the dongle assembly to a data port in a host; inputting commands to the host using the input device, wherein the input device is in wireless communication with the dongle assembly; connecting a cable associated with the computer input device to the host, wherein the cable comprises data lines and power lines; and inputting commands to the host through the cable, using the input device. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
-
-
27. A method of making an input device, comprising:
-
obtaining an outer housing comprising a top and bottom housing; assembling a sensor assembly configured to sense a position of the input device relative to a work surface; coupling a wireless transmitter to the sensor assembly; and coupling a cable comprising a cable connector to the sensor assembly, wherein the cable is configured to connect to a data port in a host to the sensor assembly, wherein the cable comprises data lines and power lines.
-
Specification