Logitech Europe S.a.

Bernhard Joss

Julien Piot

Olivier Theytaz

Nicolas Sasselli

Olivier Egloff

Pascal Eichenberger

Marc A Bidiville

A system, method, and method of manufacturing directed to an optical device with increased accuracy in tracking ability. The increased accuracy can be achieved by using a multiple sensor system. A second sensor is added to the optical device. The second sensor increases the probability of obtaining a high quality image. Thus, the tracking ability of the device can be performed with greater accuracy over a single sensor device. The second sensor can also perform additional functions.

Multiple sensor device and method

A sensor for sensing movement of an encoder. At least two sensors are mounted adjacent the encoder. Each of the sensors provides an output corresponding to the amount of movement. A pair of comparators are connected to the sensors to provide two signal outputs. The comparator outputs are then provided to a digital encoding circuit which encodes the signals as a multi-bit serial value on a single output line. The bit value can be read by forcing control pulses onto the output line through an input buffer connected to the same line. The use of the single output line eliminates the extra output pin of the prior art, enabling a three pin package to be used.

Transmission of differential optical detector signal over a single line

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Bussigny, Switzerland

Bernhard Joss