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IC
Tech’s LightMouse™ is a presenter’s tool for remote control of a PC and
its projected image. What makes
this remote tool unique is that LightMouse™ is software-based.
IC Tech’s innovative software utilizes a PC camera and common laser
pointer to provide you with intuitive remote control of a PowerPoint
presentation, an Internet browser, or anything else you care to project, on any
surface. The software runs in the
background, meaning once it is launched, it minimizes to the taskbar and you may
run any program in the normal manner. How does
it work? LightMouse™ processes
the data from the camera, determines the position of the laser pointer spot on
the projected display, positions the mouse pointer at the corresponding screen
position, and “clicks” the mouse when a programmable pre-determined laser
pointer event occurs. Loosely
translated, the user simply points the laser pointer and the mouse follows the
spot; the user holds the spot in place and the mouse registers a click.
Activation of clicking, double-clicking, and the amount of time needed to
hold the pointer in one area for a click are all customizable within the
software’s preference settings. Once the
camera is placed and the software is launched and calibrated, there is no need
for you to interact with the PC. Unlike
other remotes, there is no proprietary remote cluttered with buttons and no
sensor to target—there is simply interaction with the projected image. This
provides a much more intuitive experience than prior presentation remotes in
addition to providing greater flexibility.
LightMouse™ utilizes no unique hardware, an over-the-counter camera,
laser pointer, and projector are all that’s needed in addition to the PC
running the software. Because
presenters are often traveling and giving their presentations in numerous
different locales, IC Tech made certain to develop LightMouse™ for flexibility
in a variety of settings. Even
though the PC camera and
projector are in close proximity to one another and the screen, this does not
have to be the case. LightMouse™
also works well in settings with a ceiling-mounted projector where the camera is
necessarily distant from the projector, or in settings where the projector is
much farther from the screen. The camera needn’t be near the screen or projector; it
simply must be able to capture the entire projected image. Also, since you are utilizing the power of a laser pointer,
the software may be operated from a considerable distance; you may choose to
operate a presentation from either the front or back of the boardroom,
classroom, or lecture hall. Since
presenters are as unique and diverse as their presentations, LightMouse™
affords you the freedom to alter the settings according to your specific
presentation preferences. No matter
what type of PowerPoint screens you’ve designed, LightMouse™ allows you to
direct them in the manner you intended. Some
LightMouse™ users wish to configure every screen to advance on any click,
while some prefer to use buttons like those found in Internet browsers as the
only means to navigate through screens. Either
way, such settings (included with PowerPoint) are completely compatible with
LightMouse™. Some LightMouse™
users even prefer to operate their presentations with an LED pointer rather than
a laser pointer, utilizing a “touch screen” effect. The software will accept
either light source during operation. IC Tech is
committed to an evolving software model and prefers to continually improve upon
its own design rather than rest on its laurels. The control box was
recently revamped for LightMouse™ 3.0 with easy-to-use buttons and more
intuitive design. The end result is
a Windows-style control box of menu options allowing complete user control.
Whether adjusting the camera’s brightness settings or the mouse’s
clicking functions, it all can be done from within the software’s control box.
With LightMouse™ 3.1 slated for a Q3 2001 release, even more innovation
is on the horizon. And current
LightMouse™ owners needn’t worry about having to purchase the upgraded
software to take advantages of the features; IC Tech has a company policy that
entitles its customers who register their software to free upgrades for a full
year after purchase. Further
product details, online ordering, free downloads of PowerPoint templates, and
much more can be found at www.lightmouse.com. Minimum
System Requirements: PC with a 266
mhz processor; Windows 95, 98, or Millennium Edition (ME); 32 MB of RAM; 10 MB
of available hard disk space; 4X CD-ROM drive. The future
of the home entertainment system promises convenience, quality, and efficiency.
Such a system will certainly combine audio and visual entertainment with the
Internet. LightMouse'sTM groundbreaking software creates the perfect
remote for such a system, allowing the user control of a projected interface
that could feasibly incorporate a web browser, home audio system, and satellite
television. Imagine a future where all of the home entertainment devices of your
living room are coordinated by one interactive display, allowing you complete
control with unprecedented ease, where you can enjoy large screen entertainment
without having to allocate the space normally occupied by a large television or
monitor. LightMouseTM makes that future a reality. In summary, LightMouseTM leads to Complete remote control without the hassle of constantly turning between your PC and your projection screen Ability to create dynamic movement with the mouse pointer rather than having to drag it slowly from one side of the screen to the other Freedom to operate the software with any laser pointer instead of a proprietary remote control device that needs programming Hassle-free operation without having to target a sensor, as in other remote control devices.
The future of
the home entertainment system promises convenience, quality, and efficiency.
Such a system will certainly combine audio and visual entertainment with the
Internet.
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