Patent ID: 6704000
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for remote operation of a computer having a cursor, via a wireless optical device, comprising:a. projecting an image onto a projection surface via a projecting means, the projected image comprising an output display of the computer and the output display showing the cursor; b. generating an optical point at a desired cursor position on the projected image via the wireless optical device; c. capturing a captured image via an image sensing device, the captured image comprising the projected image and the optical point; d. transmitting the captured image to the computer; positioning the cursor on the projected image within a predefined distance of the desired cursor position; f. measuring a dwell time, the dwell time comprising a time period during which the optical point is positioned within a predefined distance of the desired cursor position; and g. automatically executing at least one computer command when the dwell time exceeds a predefined time length, the at least one computer command comprising a command selected from the group consisting of a single left-mouse-click a double left-mouse-click, a right-mouse-click, a mouse command or a keyboard command.