Title :
An optical pointer for infrared remote controllers
Author :
Odell, Donald S.
Author_Institution :
AirMouse Remote Controls, Williston, VT, USA
Abstract :
An infrared optical pointing system is described for interactive remote controllers to allow the positioning of a cursor on a TV screen. A simple lens and 4 quadrant photodetector in the remote controller are used to measure the angle of incidence of light received from an infrared reference beam
Keywords :
interactive television; photodetectors; position control; position measurement; telecontrol; television receivers; TV screen; cursor positioning; incidence angle measurement; infrared optical pointing system; infrared reference beam; infrared remote controllers; interactive TV; interactive remote controllers; lens; optical pointer; photodetector; Apertures; Cameras; Detectors; Lenses; Optical control; Optical design; Optical distortion; Optical sensors; Photodetectors; TV;
Conference_Titel :
Consumer Electronics, 1995., Proceedings of International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rosemont, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2140-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICCE.1995.518007
