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Microsoft creates BlueTracking technology for mice

September 10, 2008 By Kunal Gangar 2 Comments


 

Microsoft has developed a new tracking solution for mouse which is touted to be a step ahead than optical or laser tracking. It’s a proprietary technology called as BlueTrack which helps the mouse to work on any surface except clear glass or mirrored surfaces. The first product to feature this tracking technology will be Microsoft’s Explorer Mouse or Explorer Mini Mouse. The mice are currently available for pre-order at Best Buy for $80 and $60 respectively.

“Microsoft’s BlueTrack Technology works on more surfaces than both optical and laser mice. The large, blue beam and specular optics architecture, in conjunction with a Microsoft-designed image sensor and proprietary pixel geometry, generates a high-contrast picture of the mousing surface that allows exceptional tracking accuracy. The BlueTrack Technology light beam emanating from the bottom of the mouse is more than four times as large as the average laser beam used in today’s mice, enabling reliable mouse tracking even on difficult surfaces such as carpet. This advanced technology creates a superior, more precise picture of the surface, allowing consumers to use their mouse virtually anywhere.”

BlueTrack Technology

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