Free-space multi-dimensional absolute pointer using a projection marker system

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PATENT NO 8913003
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11777073

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Methods and apparatuses for a free-space multi-dimensional absolute pointer using a projection marker system are described herein. In one embodiment, a presentation system includes, but is not limited to, a projection-based marker apparatus to project one or more optical spots on a display surface for displaying machine generated content capable of being manipulated via a cursor of a pointing device, a handheld device to wirelessly capture the projected optical spots from the display surface, and a control unit communicatively coupled to the projection-based marker apparatus and the handheld device to determine coordinates of the cursor based on characteristics of the captured light spots. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

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THINKOPTICS INC5568 DEL ORO DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95124

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Grunnet-Jepsen, Anders San Jose, US 66 1975
Salsman, Kenneth Pleasanton, US 6 860
Sweetser, John San Jose, US 16 1265

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