how does a laser mouse work?

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how does a laser mouse work?

2007-06-22 06:11:52 · 3 answers · asked by rambo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons

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Same as any other optical mouse, but laser beam narrower so more accurate

Shines light on surface and meanures the reflective patterns to calculate movement.

It's called Technology

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/mouse4.htm

2007-06-22 06:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Like an optical mouse, it takes a series of pictures in quick consession, then compares them to each other to find out how much the mouse has moved, and in which direction.

2007-06-22 13:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by A H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

See here
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/mouse2.htm

2007-06-22 13:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋